Field Chief Technology Officer

Netrix LLC; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Field Chief Technology Officer (fCTO) to lead customer engagement and technical strategy in networking and cybersecurity. This pivotal role involves building trusted relationships with C-level executives, shaping innovative solutions, and driving business growth. You'll leverage your extensive experience in network infrastructure and cybersecurity compliance to influence product strategies and provide expert guidance on technology investments. Join a forward-thinking company committed to delivering exceptional client success through innovative technology solutions and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Casual Work Environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Network and Datacenter infrastructure.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity GRC.
• Proven sales acumen supporting revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technology advisor for customers and partners.
• Shape the vision and roadmap for cybersecurity governance.
• Develop thought leadership content such as white papers and blogs.

Skills

Networking

Network Security

Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance

Customer Engagement

Technical Strategy

Sales Acumen

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Juniper

HPE

VMware

Azure

Job description

About The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in Networking, Network Security, datacenter infrastructure, and Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance? Do you have a passion for driving innovation, engaging with customers, and shaping cutting-edge solutions? If so, we invite you to bring your experience and vision to our team.

Netrix Global is seeking a highly skilled Field Chief Technology Officer (fCTO) who will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to our customers, partners, and internal teams. This role is pivotal in bridging business strategy with technology solutions, providing technical leadership, and influencing product and sales strategies.

How You Will Make An Impact

1. Customer Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as the primary technology advisor for customers, partners, and prospects.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with C-level executives and senior business leaders.
• Identify and address customer challenges, aligning technology solutions with business objectives.

Technical Strategy & Solution Development

• Provide expert guidance on technology investments, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Shape the vision and roadmap for cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
• Shape the vision and roadmap for network infrastructure, network security, and datacenter infrastructure.
• Influence the implementation of new services and solutions to meet evolving market demands.

Sales & Business Growth Support

• Partner with sales teams to effectively communicate the company’s capabilities and value proposition.
• Assist in deal qualification, solutions, and closing by providing technical credibility and expertise.
• Engage in pre-sales activities, including presentations, demonstrations, and proposal development.
• Pitch Netrix capabilities to clients as well as business-aligned solutions/proposals.

Thought Leadership & Industry Influence

• Act as a recognized leader in Network Infrastructure and datacenter infrastructure.
• Act as a recognized leader in cybersecurity GRC.
• Represent the company at industry events, webinars, conferences, and partner engagements.
• Develop thought leadership content such as white papers, blogs, and case studies.

Core Technical Skills

• Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance experience.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI, FedRAMP, etc.
• Experience with modern secure network infrastructure architecture, design, and implementation.
• Experience with private and hybrid datacenter infrastructure architecture, design, and implementation.
• Knowledge of WiFi, LAN, WAN, SDWAN, Hypervisors, Storage Arrays, SAN.
• Experience with network security technologies for ZTNA, including firewalls, SASE/SSE, cloud-based security solutions.
• Experience with vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, Nutanix.
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, or Datacenter certification is highly preferred.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What You Will Bring To The Table

• 10+ years of experience in Network and Datacenter infrastructure.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity GRC.
• Proven sales acumen supporting revenue growth.
• Understanding of go-to-market strategies and partner ecosystems.
• Relationship-building and customer engagement expertise.
• Deep knowledge of the technology ecosystem and key industry players.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage C-level executives.
• Experience leading teams, shaping strategies, and driving innovation.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Data-driven decision-making skills.
• Responsive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Creative thinking to enhance partnerships and business impact.
• Experience in deal-making and business development.
• Ability to conduct strategic reviews and present recommendations to executives.
• Strong prioritization and cross-functional collaboration skills.

About Us

At Netrix Global, our values are the philosophies that guide us. They support our vision, help us achieve our goals, and unite us in a common purpose:

• We Own Outcomes
• We Win Together
• We Make an Impact
• We Enjoy the Journey
• We Respect All

Netrix Global is an engineering-led IT consulting and managed service provider with over three decades of experience. Our team of over 600 technical engineers is dedicated to solving problems across all business functions, with expertise in IT strategy, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, and data & AI. We offer a unique advise-deploy-run approach to ensure client success. Our mission is to be your trusted technical advisor, providing the people and technology needed to run modern, data-driven, secure businesses. We serve clients across healthcare, manufacturing, government, education, financial services, and legal industries. Netrix is ranked in the CRN VAR500, recognizing top system integrators.

We’re driven to solve business problems with innovative technology solutions, focusing on end-user satisfaction and client success.

What You Can Expect From Us

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, flexibility, and a casual work environment. The role is remote with some travel required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities. Please contact NetrixHR@Netrixglobal for assistance.

Learn more at www.netrixglobal.com

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