Field CISO

Drata

Field Chief Information Security Officer at Drata, focusing on security and GRC leadership in the field. Collaborating across teams and representing Drata at industry events.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $210,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in security and GRC, with a strong focus on compliance frameworks and strategic leadership. Proven ability to influence product direction and engage effectively with C-suite executives and go-to-market teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Experience In Security And GRC10+ Years Leading And Managing Teams5+ Years In CISO RoleStrong Grasp Of Compliance FrameworksExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Compliance FrameworksISO 27001SOC 2HIPAAGDPRNIST CSFPCI DSSCCPASecurity StrategyGRC Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationComfort With AmbiguityStrategic ThinkingInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SaaSCloud-Native Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCRISCCCSP

Industry Keywords

SecurityGRCCISOEnterprise OpportunitiesRegulatory ShiftsIndustry RisksExecutive BriefingsCustomer SuccessSalesMarketing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing teams on strategic enterprise opportunities.
Lead executive briefings and CISO-to-CISO conversations.
Represent Drata at industry conferences and regional roundtables.
Provide advice to C-suite on emerging regulatory shifts and industry risks.
Raise the overall security and GRC bar across Drata and industry-wide.
Equip sales teams with the necessary security and GRC context.
Influence product roadmap and go-to-market growth strategies.
Collaborate with internal security and GRC team members to support critical initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive experience in security and GRC, including 10+ years leading and managing teams and 5+ years in the CISO seat.
Strong grasp of compliance frameworks: ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, CCPA.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to move comfortably between boardroom conversations and technical deep-dives.
Genuine reputation and network within the security and GRC community.
Track record of operating at the senior individual contributor level of a security or GRC organization.
Comfort working with ambiguity; turning undefined problems into clear strategy.
Experience partnering with go-to-market teams in customer-facing conversations.
Familiarity with SaaS and cloud-native environments.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CCSP are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Shared Success: Stock equity to ensure ownership and celebrate wins together.
Health & Wellness: Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Financial Well-being: Comprehensive financial benefits including a 401(k) plan, company-paid life and disability insurance, and tax-advantaged spending accounts.
Family Support: Paid Parental Leave policy, access to Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits.
Growth & Development: Generous annual stipends for professional and personal development.
Time Off & Flexibility: Flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to recharge.