Position Summary
Remote, USA
We are seeking a visionary and pragmatic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to evangelize the technological strategy and innovation agenda of our Data Security Business Line.
The CTO will help shape the long-term technical vision, represent Thales externally as a thought leader, and ensure that our solutions remain at the forefront of innovation and compliance in an evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Strategic Technology Leadership
\tDefine and evolve the long-term technology vision and roadmap of the Data Security portfolio in alignment with Thales’ broader business objectives.
\t\t\tGuide architectural direction, development priorities, and emerging technology adoption (e.g., PQC, confidential computing, multi-cloud security and DSPM).
\t\t\tPartner with Product Management and Engineering to ensure execution aligns with strategic vision.
\tCustomer and Partner Engagement
\tParticipate in high-level meetings with strategic customers, cloud providers, and business partners to discuss technology strategy, product alignment, and roadmap evolution.
\t\t\tServe as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs of major enterprise clients
\tThought Leadership and Evangelism
\tRepresent Thales in external forums as a cybersecurity thought leader through keynote speeches, panels, white papers, blogs, and interviews.
\t\t\tCollaborate with Marketing and Communications to shape and execute a proactive thought leadership strategy.
\t\t\tEngage with media, industry analysts (e.g., Gartner, Forrester), and think tanks to position Thales as a technology leader in data security.
\tIndustry and Standards Engagement
\tLead Thales’ involvement with key industry standards bodies, including the CAB Forum, ETSI, NIST, and others relevant to PKI, encryption, and compliance.
\t\t\tInfluence and stay abreast of emerging standards and regulatory developments to ensure product alignment and market readiness.
\tTechnical Due Diligence and Innovation Scouting
\tLead technology evaluations for potential acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments.
\t\t\tIdentify and assess new technologies and market trends, advising on build/buy/partner decisions.
\tInternal Leadership and Talent Development
\tInspire and mentor senior architects and technical leaders across engineering and R&D.
\t\t\tCultivate a high-performance, innovation-driven technical culture across geographically distributed teams.
\tMinimum Qualifications
\tProven experience as CTO, Chief Architect, or senior technical executive in cybersecurity or enterprise software.
\t\t\tBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
\t\t\tMinimum of 10 years of experience.
\t\t\tDeep expertise in data security domains: encryption, key management, cloud security, data security platforms.
\t\t\tAbility to formulate and execute strategic initiatives that address current and future challenges in data security, while staying ahead of emerging threats and trends.
\t\t\tStrong experience engaging with senior enterprise customers, standards organizations, and analysts.
\t\t\tExcellent communication and presentation skills; ability to distill complex technical ideas for both technical and non-technical audiences.
\t\t\tStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and technologists from other companies (i.e. partners, alliances), fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.
\tSpecial Position Requirements
Travel: Domestic and International Travel expected 25-30% of the time.
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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
Total Target Cash (TTC): 198,522.40 - 283,367.40 - 355,592.80 USD AnnualThis reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program