Field CISO/Security Advisor

at  Splunk

The Field CISO (Security Advisor) role will be instrumental in growing Splunk’s Security business. As a Field CISO (Security Advisor), you will play a crucial role in helping our customers strengthen their security defenses and leverage Splunk’s platform to its full potential. You will work closely with clients to understand their security challenges, provide expert advice, and guide them in implementing effective cybersecurity strategies using Splunk solutions

REQUIREMENTS:

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  5-10 years of experience in running and building security programs
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  Previous experience in a CISO or SOC Manager Role
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  Be able to demonstrate a consistent track record of use-case positioning with a “C” suite audience, supporting large and complex customer deployment decisions.
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  Strong executive presence and communication skills. Proven to be able to hold strategic and executive relationships with key personnel in cyber security domains.
  This role will not carry quota, however will be on an MBO-based incentive plan with targets aligned to individual KPIs and overall theater targets for Security goals.
  Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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  Work at a strategic level with key customers to help them improve their security using Splunk.
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  Interlock and work with our Global Security Strategists to help identify, define and promote repeatable security use cases and deliver to the GTM strategy
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  Assist Sellers by providing expertise and guidance around the Security best practice and splunk’s solutions.
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  Act as a trusted advisor to the theater sales leadership (i.e.Area Vice Presidents/ Regional Sales Directors) on GTM account/execution progress, competitive trends and partner ecosystem developments.
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  Thought-leadership, provide content for, and speak at customer and partner meetings and events
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  Partner with Regional Sales Managers to develop account strategies for customers to increase the mix of products and capabilities related to Security