North America Field CISO: Strategic Advisory Leader

Mimecast North America, Inc.; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Mimecast is seeking a Director-level North America Field CISO to lead advisory across strategic accounts in the Americas. Based in Lexington, MA or Minneapolis, MN with two days in the office weekly, you will connect local pain to Mimecast’s human risk platform and security leadership.

You will drive executive-level relations, guide insider risk programs, and represent Mimecast at key conferences, delivering measurable business outcomes and trusted advisory across regions.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in enterprise information security with leadership roles, including at least 3 years as a CISO.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Advanced certifications: CISSP, CRISC, CISM, GCEIT, or GIAC equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to CISOs, CTOs, and board-level stakeholders across top strategic accounts in the Americas.
• Guide customers through insider risk strategy and Incydr deployment, translating capabilities into measurable outcomes.
• Represent Mimecast at major security conferences and publish work on human risk and AI security.
• Partner with sales on enterprise deals to shorten cycles and lift win rates through advisory credibility.

Skills

Leadership

CISO experience

Executive communication

North American markets

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

Mimecast is seeking a Director-level North America Field CISO to lead advisory across strategic accounts in the Americas. Based in Lexington, MA or Minneapolis, MN with two days in the office weekly, you will connect local pain to Mimecast’s human risk platform and security leadership.

You will drive executive-level relations, guide insider risk programs, and represent Mimecast at key conferences, delivering measurable business outcomes and trusted advisory across regions.