Proofpoint

Field CTO

Proofpoint

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Munich • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

CloudCyber Security

About the role

  • As a senior member of the EMEA Proofpoint sales team, engage and build trusted relationships with CxO’s, advocating a strategic agenda centered around cybersecurity transformation leveraging Proofpoint’s platform to enable business outcomes
  • Leading and facilitating executive briefings and speaking at leading IT and security events across the DACH region
  • Technical lead of our largest and most complex ‘platform’ and solution opportunities across DACH
  • Provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to the CTO office, Product Management and Marketing teams to keep our platform the best in the industry, and align on future vision and market trends to take to the EMEA market
  • Stay at the cutting edge of the threat landscape – understanding the latest Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP’s) of major threat actors, and how they impact our customers and prospects
  • Develop and mentor selected EMEA SE’s and leaders who show an aptitude for Enterprise Solution Architecture

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years as a practitioner of a cyber security program as part of a multinational customer, SI or MSSP, or supporting as an Enterprise Architect
  • Minimum 10 years of broad IT experience, preferably including some vendor , SI or MSSP experience
  • An evangelist with genuine passion and enthusiasm for cyber security , with a mature lens on how it can deliver business impact and outcomes
  • You employ strong consultation and facilitation skills to collaborate with people and help them to address their problems and challenges.
  • A persuasive leader with strong executive presence, commercial acumen, presentation and communication skills
  • A regular speaker at industry events with audiences >100 people , and preferably media trained
  • A strong background in a broad range of cybersecurity & risk areas incorporating technology ( threat protection, data protection, cloud security, identity management, SecOps and/or insider threat management ), people and process
  • Relevant IT and Security certifications such as TOGAF , SABSA, CISSP , etc. would be considered beneficial
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT and/or cybersecurity
  • A fluent English and German speaker.
  • The ability to travel up to 50% across the region
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
  • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]
  • Annual wellness and community outreach days
  • Always on recognition for your contributions
  • Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cybersecurityEnterprise Architecturethreat protectiondata protectioncloud securityidentity managementSecOpsinsider threat managementconsultationfacilitation
Soft skills
relationship buildingstrategic advocacypresentation skillscommunication skillspersuasive leadershipcommercial acumenmentoringcollaborationenthusiasmexecutive presence
Certifications
TOGAFSABSACISSP