Field CISO - Client Advisory, Great Lakes Region | Remote, USA

The Field CISO at Optiv serves as a trusted advisor and strategic security leader for clients in the Great Lakes Region. This role involves leveraging deep technical expertise and business acumen to understand client security challenges, develop tailored solutions, and effectively communicate the value of Optiv’s offerings. Responsibilities include leading security assessments, collaborating with sales teams, building client relationships, and contributing to industry thought leadership. The Field CISO will maintain knowledge of the latest security threats and provide feedback for offering development.

Must Have

• Serve as a trusted security advisor to clients
• Understand client business objectives, risk tolerance, and cybersecurity posture
• Translate client needs into actionable security solutions
• Lead security assessments and workshops
• Develop presentations and proposals
• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and executive audiences
• Develop and deliver compelling value propositions
• Collaborate with field sales teams to identify and qualify opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders (CISOs, CIOs, CTOs)
• Maintain knowledge of latest security threats, vulnerabilities, compliance requirements, frameworks, and industry best practices
• Provide regular knowledge sharing and insights
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity (consulting, architecture, or leadership)
• Proven experience working with enterprise clients
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Strong technical skills (network security, cloud security, endpoint security, incident response)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Perks & Benefits

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

_This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere within the assigned geography of the Great Lakes Region (WI, MI, OH, IL, IN, KY, W.PA)

The Field CISO is a critical role within the Client Advisory organization, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic security leader for our clients. This individual will leverage deep technical expertise and business acumen to understand client security challenges, develop tailored solutions, and effectively communicate the value of solutions and offerings. The Field CISO will be a key contributor to sales pursuits, client relationships, client retention, offering development and industry thought leadership activities. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced individual with a passion for cybersecurity and a proven ability to influence and drive positive change.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Serve as a trusted security advisor to clients, understanding their business objectives, risk tolerance and cyber security posture. They will translate those needs into actionable security solutions, working with field sales organization to position these solutions with Clients. Their responsibilities will include leading security assessments and workshops while developing presentations and proposals that effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences. Additionally develop and deliver compelling value propositions that highlight the benefits of security solutions.
• Collaborate with field sales teams to identify and qualify opportunities in client base, contributing to the sales pursuit and successful design of security solutions, and services engagements.
• Build, leverage, and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders, including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and the broader security team of Clients. Attend and build relationships at industry security events, leading local chapters where possible. Contribute to the development of thought leadership content on a regular basis. These include but are not limited to Blog Posts, White Papers, Threat Updates, Solution Architectures, and conference presentations.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, compliance requirements, frameworks, and industry best practices. Understand the current and changing IT Landscape, and how innovative technologies can impact a company business risks, and security posture. Provide regular knowledge sharing and insights with clients and internal teams.
• Provide feedback to Services and Solution development teams on market trends and client needs, influencing the future direction of offerings.
• Represent at industry events and conferences, building brand awareness and networking with potential clients.

What we’re hiring for:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on consulting, architecture, or leadership roles.
• Proven experience working with enterprise clients, understanding their security challenges, and developing tailored solutions.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
• Strong technical skills in areas such as network security, cloud security, endpoint security, and incident response.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop effective solutions.

Salary Range Description

$0.00 - $0.00 Annual

The Hiring Range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component.

What you can expect from

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups

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• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

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