Field CTO

Field CTO

***This is a remote role based in the US or Canada*

Summary:

Cribl is seeking a highly experienced and passionate technologist to join our team as a Field CTO & Strategic Advisor. This strategic role will play a pivotal role in extending Cribl's leadership in Observability (O11y) and Security Operations (SecOps) solutions at the account level.

The role will cover 4 pillars .  With the goal of extending Cribl leadership at the account level with prospects and customers. 

• Market Trends - O11y and SecOps Contributor, Competitors, Technologies
• Exec Communications -  Cribl strategy and product vision
• Technical Expertise - Deep Dive on technical standards, protocols, products
• Industry Practices - O11y and SecOps Practices, Organizational structures, and processes

Impact:

• Shape customer technical strategy and Cribl's product roadmap through a blend of technical expertise, delivery experience, and market insights.
• Foster strong relationships with customers and partners, becoming a trusted advisor and champion for Cribl's vision.
• Collaborate across the organization to drive successful customer outcomes and propel Cribl's continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage your experience leading and transforming teams to guide customers in achieving their O11y and SecOps goals.
• Employ various methodologies (Agile, Design Thinking, etc.) to navigate change initiatives and ensure successful adoption of data and analytics solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer strategies, objectives, and technical needs to drive successful implementations.
• Advocate for customer needs, collaborating with product management and other teams to ensure alignment and address critical situations.
• Maintain a strong reputation as a technical expert in O11y and SecOps.
• Build and nurture relationships across all levels – from customer executives to internal teams – to achieve business objectives.
• Motivate and lead virtual teams to deliver on strategic goals.
• Leverage your data and technology expertise to formulate innovative market strategies alongside Cribl product teams.
• Provide expert guidance and support to Cribl regional leadership.
• Offer timely insights to product management, marketing, and other corporate functions.

Requirements:

• Must-Haves (90%+):
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with key technical decision-makers.
• In-depth understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with implementing data analytics, security, and observability solutions.
• Solid grasp of technical, competitive, and regulatory trends in relevant industries.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within expert teams.
• Appreciation for the human aspects of organizational change alongside technical expertise.
• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Proven collaborative mindset.
• Comfort in coaching and empowering others with your technical and leadership knowledge.

• Nice-to-Haves (50%+):
• Experience in technical leadership with P&L or budget ownership.
• History of influencing policy or regulations within an organization or industry.
• 5+ years of experience building and delivering products/services for customers.
• Proven ability to develop and implement technical strategies, delivery systems, and policy frameworks.
• In-depth expertise within a specific technical discipline (Cyber Security, IT Operations, DevOps, Observability, etc.).
• Experience with public speaking (presentations, podcasts, webinars) and creating thought leadership content (blogs, ebooks).

• Bonuses:
• Track record of securing executive buy-in for major technology or business transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in advanced data analytics or other emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of Cribl, its technical capabilities, and typical use cases.

Salary Range ($190K - $240k)

The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location. The salary offered within the range described will be based on the individual candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition to a competitive salary, Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), equity, and eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus. 

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