Field Chief Information Security Officer (Field CISO)

About the role

Vanta is seeking a Field CISO to join its Security team. This role combines deep cybersecurity expertise with external engagement, serving as a trusted advisor to customers and prospects. The Field CISO will support the go-to-market (GTM) and Marketing teams in complex enterprise engagements, contributing to the company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted security thought leader in customer meetings, supporting sales, customer success, and partnerships.
• Own the security narrative in late-stage cycles; lead C-suite briefings to de-risk decisions and establish trust.
• Quota-attached executive overlay aligned to RVPs/AEs; own the security workstream to drive late-stage conversion and expansion.
• Sit on weekly forecast calls; identify/clear security blockers to move deals from "Best Case" to "Commit."
• Articulate Vanta’s product vision and roadmap to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Build mutual close plans with AEs; define security exit criteria for late stages.
• Lead competitive takeouts; equip field with security battlecards and objection-handling talk tracks to displace incumbents.
• Provide strategic security insights to help customers evaluate Vanta as their trusted partner.
• Generate pipeline via security-led exec roundtables, CISO councils, and partner motions.
• Deliver presentations, webinars, and thought leadership content to establish Vanta’s credibility in the market.

Requirements

• 10+ years in security leadership (CISO, Deputy CISO, or similar advisory role).
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, etc.).
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills for executive and technical audiences.
• Proven ability to translate complex security concepts for business and executive stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or collaborating with go-to-market teams in customer-facing conversations.
• Demonstrated success in building customer trust through clear communication, credibility, and thought leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to customers, partners, and at industry events.
• Familiarity with SaaS, cloud-native environments, and AI-driven technologies is highly desirable.
• Connections to an extensive network of security professionals through a strong reputation built from prior roles.
• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

• Industry-competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans.
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents.
• Health & wellness stipend.
• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend.
• Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office.
• Family planning benefits.
• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting.
• Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time.
• 11 company-paid holidays.
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans.
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents.
• Health & wellness stipend.
• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend.
• Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office.
• Family planning benefits.
• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting.
• Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time.
• 11 company-paid holidays.
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney.

Schedule

Full-time position.