The Company is seeking a Regional Field Chief Technology Officer to serve as a senior technical executive and trusted advisor, with a focus on application security and DevSecOps. The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with C-level and senior technical stakeholders at strategic accounts, leading technical engagements, and representing the company as a thought leader in the industry. This role requires a deep understanding of application security, enterprise architecture, and AI/ML concepts as applied to security, as well as the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, credible narratives for both technical and executive audiences. The Regional Field CTO will also be involved in supporting sales and presales activities, including RFPs, and will be expected to proactively engage with strategic accounts to strengthen technical trust and guide customers in their application security journey. Applicants for the Regional Field Chief Technology Officer position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in a senior technical leadership role, with a proven track record of engaging and influencing C-level and senior technical audiences. Domain expertise in application security, enterprise architecture, and security best practices is essential, as is a deep understanding of AI/ML concepts in the context of security. The role demands exceptional communication skills, the ability to travel, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A strong background in customer-facing or field/pre-sales capacity, as well as experience in shaping technical narratives and influencing business outcomes, is also required. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated industry presence and the ability to coach and enable technical storytelling in a sales environment.

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Black Duck Software