Field Chief Technology Officer, Cybersecurity

Citrix; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Field Chief Technology Officer focused on Cybersecurity. This pivotal role involves shaping technology strategy, guiding product direction, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology roles and a strong understanding of cybersecurity trends.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a customer-facing technology role.
• CISSP or similar cybersecurity certification(s).
• 10+ years as an IT Architect with a deep understanding of Security Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Evangelize and execute a comprehensive technology strategy.
• Collaborate with customer leadership and technical teams.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Cybersecurity

Innovation

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Job description

Field Chief Technology Officer, Cybersecurity

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As a Cybersecurity-focused Field CTO for Citrix, you will be responsible for evangelizing and executing a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with our business goals and supports our growth plans. You will help guide our product direction, acquisitions, and strategic partnership decisions.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the transformation and shape the technological future of our organization.

Objectives of this role

1. Understand the current Citrix Security portfolio and how to best position ourselves to solve customer problems around secure access. Identify and evaluate how we can benefit from developing or acquiring the latest technologies, assessing their potential for strategic advantage and business impact.
2. Collaborate closely with customer leadership, technical teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to understand their technology needs and drive adoption of the Citrix platform, focusing on our cybersecurity capabilities.
3. Provide strong leadership and guidance to technology teams (customer, partner, and internal resources), fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
4. Accelerate innovation initiatives to enhance our products, services, and processes for optimum efficiency.
5. Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners, evaluating and selecting the most suitable solutions and services.
6. Collaborate with customer CISOs, IT, and security teams to align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.
7. Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends, continuously refining security architectures and response strategies.
8. Represent the organization at industry events, forums, and with key stakeholders, evangelizing cybersecurity best practices and innovative solutions.

Required Skills And Qualifications

1. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
2. 15+ years of experience in a customer-facing technology role, pre- or post-sales.
3. Deep understanding of technology trends, implementation best practices, and the competitive landscape in SSE, SASE, Data Protection, and Cloud Security markets.
4. Extensive knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity best practices.
5. Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops technology.
6. CISSP or similar cybersecurity certification(s).
7. 3+ years working directly for a leading SSE provider such as Zscaler or Netskope, with a deep understanding of SWOT in this market.
8. 10+ years as an IT Architect with a deep understanding of Security Architecture.

About Us: Cloud Software Group is one of the world’s largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users globally. We value passion for technology, courage to take risks, and empower our team to learn, dream, and build the future of work. Join us during this exciting growth phase to move your skills to the cloud.

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. For accommodations during the application process, please contact [e-mail].