CISO - Executive Advisory / Remote - Must reside in Phoenix, AZ

EVOTEK is North America's premier enabler of secure digital business focused on innovation. With an integrated set of technical domains, including data center, network, security, cloud, and communications, EVOTEK provides a cohesive approach to digital initiatives while driving business impact. In addition to technical solutions, EVOTEK offers advisory services and strategic sourcing to help bridge the gap between IT and business, reducing functional silos and facilitating alignment. EVOTEK was named Inc. Magazine's "Best Places to Work" in 2018, 2020, and 2022. In addition, for seven consecutive years, EVOTEK was listed in The San Diego Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" and recognized in CRN's "Solution Provider 500" list, CRN's "Next-Generation 250" list, CRN's "Triple Crown" and highlighted as CRN's "Top 150 Growth Companies".

Role Summary

• Partner with local sales teams to help our clients implement an effective cyber security program that protects against threats, propels transformation and drives growth.
• Develop collaborative relationships with client's business unit leaders and teams.
• Provide consultative support to the sales team by uncovering and capitalizing on security sales opportunities.
• Understand the client's technology environment and whiteboard solutions in an articulate way that flows and illustrate the purpose.
• Translate business requirements into technical and programmatic security requirements.
• Work closely with EVOTEK security leadership and sales teams to develop the customer facing go-to-market strategies for security solutions and customer success.
• Responsible for managing local manufacturer relationships and working collaboratively with their representatives and account teams to grow their market presence within EVOTEK customers.
• Advise, consult, and make recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team on internal security strategy and long-range planning.

Requirements

• Minimum 15-years broad information security experience.
• Previous experience as a corporate CISO
• Extensive background in all aspects of IT architecture, planning and strategy.
• CISM, CISA, CISSP, Security+, CRISC, CGEIT, or other relevant certifications desired.
• Strong financial and business acumen with understanding of a multi-faceted business operation.
• Ability to identify and plan for multi-year opportunities and is prepared to invest time and patience in order to harvest a long-term, multi-year approach.
• Strong influencing skills to get things done and inspire business transformation.
• Ability to partner and collaborate with business and sales leaders across the company.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
• Ability to approach customer and sales requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs and effectively deliver.
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills with an ability to present security related concepts to C-Level Executives and non-technical audience.
• Conflict negotiation and problem-solving skills and agility.
• Ability to exercise and mentor others on good professional judgment and security related ethics.
• AppSec and Cloud experience.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with years’ of experience, technical expertise and geographic location.
• Salary range: $220,000 to $280,000.
• Performance bonuses.
• Benefits package that includes 100% paid medical, dental and vision for the employee.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Strong company culture.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Annual company overnight retreat (employee + significant other).

Equal Opportunity Employer

EVOTEK believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.