Proofpoint

Proofpoint

Senior Director, Office of the CISO

Sunnyvale, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$245k-$337kDetected 31 days ago
Agentic AICybersecuritySOC OperationsAccessibilityOKRsCadenceLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools.
  • Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
  • Reporting directly to the CISO, this role combines the strategic alignment and leadership partnership of a Chief of Staff with the operational rigor of a Head of Security Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Office of the CISO's operations, including leadership collaboration, programs reviews, and operational reporting cycles.
  • Maintain organizational visibility into priorities, risks, and resource allocation.
  • Implement a structured program management framework to ensure delivery, accountability, and measurable impact.
  • Serve as the operational liaison between the Office of the CISO and key partners across the enterprise.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships to influence and align leadership around key initiatives.
  • Lead development of executive and board-level materials, including risk posture updates, performance metrics, and strategic briefings.
  • Drive internal communications, ensuring consistent messaging and awareness across the global security organization.
  • Empower teams to execute with precision-leveraging data, performance metrics, and structured decision-making to drive measurable security and business outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field.

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technology strategy, or business operations.
  • 5+ years supporting senior executives in a Chief of Staff, Head of Operations, or equivalent role.
  • Proven track record driving strategic and operational excellence in large, global, complex organizations.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise security functions, governance, and operational frameworks.
  • Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Preferred Attributes
  • Experience in the cybersecurity or SaaS sector.
  • Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

  • Strategic Alignment
  • Align security priorities with business outcomes, ensuring accountability across all security functions.
  • Synthesize insights and performance data to inform executive decisions and board-level reporting.
  • Act as a strategic advisor and representative for the CISO in internal and external engagements. Security Operations
  • Oversee execution of strategic, cross-functional information security programs
  • Establish and monitor OKRs, KPIs, and operational dashboards to track progress and outcomes. Communication & Influence
  • Team Leadership & Development

Compensation

  • 245,400.00 - 337,370.00 USD
  • 197,100.00 - 271,040.00 USD
  • 177,500.00 - 244,090.00 USD

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible work environment
  • Annual wellness and community outreach days
  • Qualifications Education:
  • Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity.
  • This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity.

Company info

  • Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
  • How We Work:
  • At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
  • Bold in how we dream and innovate
  • Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
  • We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
  • If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.
  • Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you!
  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below.
  • Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
  • The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.
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