Field CISO

What we do: Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware. Who we are: Halcyon was formed in 2021 by a team of cyber industry veterans after battling the scourge of ransomware (and advanced threats) for years at some of the largest global security vendors. Comprised of leaders from Cylance (now Blackberry), Accuvant (now Optiv), Fireye and ISS X-Force (now IBM), Halcyon is focused on building products and solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers. As a remote-native, completely distributed global team, we recognize great talent can exist anywhere. We invite you to apply to a job you’re interested in and we'll work a plan to meet your needs. Field Chief Information Security Officer (Field CISO) Role Overview The Field CISO is a customer-facing executive who serves as a trusted security advisor to prospects, customers, and partners. This role bridges security leadership and go-to-market strategy, helping accelerate revenue and strengthen market credibility by translating complex security challenges into clear business outcomes. Unlike an internal CISO, this position does not manage internal security operations. Instead, it focuses on enabling sales success and building trust with executive stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Go-To-Market & Revenue Enablement Partner with Sales, Solutions Engineering, and Customer Success to drive pipeline growth, accelerate deals, support closures, make strategic introductions, and deliver positive outcomes. Serve as the executive security voice in late-stage sales cycles, board-level discussions, and strategic customer engagements. Lead security-focused meetings, including architecture reviews, risk assessments, and executive briefings. Navigate complex buyer dynamics involving CISOs, CIOs, risk, legal, and compliance stakeholders. Provide actionable insights to influence GTM strategy, pricing, and positioning. Market & Thought Leadership Represent the company as a security leader at conferences, webinars, and executive roundtables. Contribute to thought leadership through blogs, whitepapers, and industry commentary. Build credibility in new markets and verticals through public engagement and strategic relationships. Customer Advocacy & Trust Develop long-term relationships with CISOs and security executives. Act as a trusted advisor during critical discussions, audits, or regulatory reviews. Help customers articulate security value to their boards and leadership teams. Success Metrics Impact on pipeline growth, deal velocity, and win rates. Executive engagement and customer satisfaction. Adoption of security messaging in GTM activities. <li dat