Deputy CISO

Responsibilities

• Security Strategy Execution
• Operationalize the enterprise cybersecurity strategy
• Drive execution across the organization
• Translate strategic security priorities into measurable operational plans, governance models, and execution roadmaps
• Establish accountability, execution rigor, and operational cadence across security initiatives
• Business Enablement & Risk
• Partner with engineering, product, AI, cloud, and infrastructure teams
• Enable innovation while appropriately managing enterprise risk
• Develop pragmatic, scalable security frameworks
• Drive a culture of “secure enablement”
• Help business and technology leaders make informed, risk-based decisions
• Ensure security controls are proportional, practical, and aligned to business impact
• Security Program Leadership
• Oversee execution of enterprise security programs
• Areas may include: Cloud security, Identity and access management, Security operations and incident response, Vulnerability management, AI security governance, Third-party risk, Security architecture, Governance, risk, and compliance
• Continuously improve operational maturity, scalability, and effectiveness of the security organization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Build strong partnerships across engineering, product, IT, legal, HR, compliance, and executive leadership teams
• Serve as a trusted advisor on operational resilience, cybersecurity risk, and emerging technologies
• Act as incident coordinator during major security incidents, operational escalations, or enterprise risk events
• Customer & Executive Engagement
• Support strategic customer and prospect engagements requiring executive-level security credibility
• Participate in executive briefings, customer trust discussions, security reviews, and high-priority escalations
• Help articulate the company’s security strategy, operational maturity, and approach to emerging technologies such as AI
• Partner with Field CISOs and sales leadership on strategic accounts
• Organizational Leadership
• Help scale and mature the security organization, operating model, and leadership team
• Drive operational excellence, prioritization, and organizational effectiveness across security functions
• Mentor and develop future security leaders across the organization

Requirements

Not specified

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

Fortinet offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Pay

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $350,000 - $380,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Schedule

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