Field Chief Technology & Information Security Officer

Remote from: USA
Annual salary: Undisclosed
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Department: Product & Operations
Employment type: Full Time,
Job posted: 14 Jun 2025
Apply before: 14 Jul 2025
Experience level: Director
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Socket helps developers understand and manage their dependencies with ease.

Computer Software
2020

We’re searching for a Field CTO/CISO who embodies both security expertise and developer empathy. As Socket’s technical authority and evangelist, you’ll be the bridge between enterprise security requirements and developer experience, driving adoption by making security seamless for engineering teams while satisfying the demand of CISOs.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Technical Charge: Master Socket’s product inside and out, becoming the go-to expert who can architect solutions for both security teams and developers
Close Enterprise Deals: Lead high-stakes meetings with CTOs, CISOs, and engineering leaders, demonstrating how Socket secures the software supply chain without friction
Travel the Circuit: Be our featured speaker at both security conferences (RSA, Black Hat) and developer events (JSConf, Node.js conferences) – expect 2-3 trips monthly
Own the Technical Narrative: Create compelling content including documentation, integration guides, security whitepapers, and viral developer content
Bridge Worlds: Translate between security requirements and developer needs, ensuring our product satisfies both constituencies
Build Strategic Alliances: Forge partnerships across the security and developer ecosystems, especially with npm/GitHub
Shape Our Brand: Establish Socket as the definitive solution for developer-first supply chain security through thought leadership

What You’ll Need

10+ years leading and scaling security and developer platform teams at technology companies
Deep expertise in JavaScript ecosystem and npm package management
Proven experience with software supply chain security challenges
Technical credibility with both security professionals and developers
Track record of closing enterprise deals through technical leadership
Exceptional communication across all formats (written, verbal, presentation)
Experience building or leading developer communities
Strategic mindset connecting technical details to business outcomes
Excitement for extensive travel and cross-timezone customer engagement

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience at npm, GitHub, or major JavaScript ecosystem company
Security certifications or recognized expertise in application security
Open source project leadership or significant contributions
Conference speaking experience at major industry events

At Socket, we

Pursue Excellence: We set ourselves apart by consistently delivering work of exceptional quality and distinction.
Move with urgency and focus: We prioritize swift, decisive action.
Think rigorously: We care about being right and it often takes reasoning from first principles to get there. We value alternative perspectives and have constructive discussions.
Trust and amplify: We overtrust, always assume good intent, and give specific feedback to help each other improve.
Feel a strong sense of ownership: We wear many hats and feel a strong sense of overall ownership of the company and we’re non-territorial regarding our nominal domains.
Are customer obsessed: We relentlessly prioritize the needs of our customers, striving to exceed their expectations and delight them at every interaction.

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