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The Federal Security CTO will be part of the Qualys Office of the CISO and will be responsible for working with U.S. federal agencies to enable them to implement agency and national level cyber security strategies and address future risks and threats.
The Federal Security CTO will serve as a senior technical advisor and trusted partner to federal customers, aligning Qualys capabilities with government cybersecurity initiatives, such as Zero Trust Architecture, Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), and Executive Orders on improving the nation's cybersecurity. The role requires deep knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP) and emerging threat landscapes.
The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership across engagements, guide solution design and integration, contribute to strategic planning with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure that Qualys solutions support mission-critical federal security requirements. This individual will represent Qualys at industry events, policy forums, and with federal leadership to advocate for effective, scalable cybersecurity practices.
Key Responsibilities:
*Serve as a strategic cybersecurity advisor to U.S. federal agency stakeholders.
*Translate federal security mandates and frameworks into actionable technical guidance using Qualys capabilities.
*Support sales, product, and engineering teams with federal-specific technical requirements and solution development.
*Engage in executive-level briefings, public speaking, and government forums to advance national cybersecurity priorities.
*Monitor evolving federal policies and threats, advising both internal and external stakeholders accordingly.
*Drive thought leadership through whitepapers, panels, and collaboration with industry and government bodies.
Qualifications:
*10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including work with federal agencies.
*Deep understanding of federal IT/security compliance standards (FISMA, NIST 800-53/171, FedRAMP).
*Strong background in enterprise security architecture and vulnerability/risk management.
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership and technical teams.
*U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance, if required.
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Annual Salary Guidelines: $250,000 - $290,000 [OTE]
Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
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