Skeletons, lasers, tattoo buses — the Torq brand grabs attention like nothing else in cybersecurity. And we're growing like crazy, backed by Series D funding, 200% employee growth, and 300% revenue growth. Fueling Torq's momentum is our game-changing AI SOC platform, backed by a team and culture that makes Torq one of Forbes' Best Startup Employers in America, and a Business Insider 'startup to bet your career on'.

Life at Torq is all gas, no brakes. We're a team of relentless, collaborative go-getters pushing the boundaries of what's possible for security automation. Every role is an essential driver of Torq's success as the AI-native autonomous SecOps platform of choice for security teams across the Fortune 500.

We are looking for a strategic Field CISO to help shape the next phase of growth across North America. The Role The Field CISO for North America is a senior executive-facing role responsible for bridging customer security strategy, market insight, and revenue growth. Reporting directly to the CRO, this leader will partner closely with Sales, Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and Alliances to accelerate enterprise adoption and deepen executive relationships with CISOs, CIOs, and security leaders.

The Field CISO serves as a trusted advisor to customers and prospects, translating emerging security challenges into business outcomes enabled by Torq’s platform. The ideal candidate combines deep cybersecurity leadership experience with executive presence, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence large enterprise security transformation initiatives.

What You’Ll Do

Executive Customer Engagement Build trusted relationships with enterprise CISOs, CIOs, Boards, and security executives across North America. Partner with account teams on strategic enterprise opportunities and key customer engagements. Advise customers on security operations modernization, AI-driven security workflows, threat response, and operational resilience.

Represent customer perspectives internally to influence product strategy and go-to-market priorities. Revenue & Go-To-Market Partnership Serve as a strategic advisor to the CRO and sales leadership team on enterprise market trends and competitive positioning. Support complex sales cycles through executive briefings, workshops, architecture discussions, and strategic advisory sessions.

Help develop differentiated messaging for Fortune 500 and large enterprise accounts. Collaborate with marketing on thought leadership campaigns, webinars, analyst engagements, and industry events. Industry Leadership & Evangelism Act as a visible external voice for Torq at conferences, executive roundtables, podcasts, and customer events.

Publish and present perspectives on SecOps automation, AI in cybersecurity, SOC transformation, and operational efficiency. Build relationships with analysts, strategic partners, and cybersecurity communities.

Requirements

Track competitive dynamics, emerging threats, regulatory developments, and enterprise security priorities. Help shape roadmap alignment with evolving market demands.

What We’Re Looking For

Required Experience 10+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience, including experience as a CISO, Deputy CISO, or senior security executive. Strong understanding of: Security Operations (SOC) SIEM/XDR ecosystems SOAR and automation platforms Incident response and threat detection Cloud and identity security AI-driven security operations Proven success engaging executive stakeholders in large enterprise environments. Experience supporting enterprise sales or customer-facing strategic engagements.

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for executive audiences. Ability to travel across North America as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in high-growth SaaS or cybersecurity star