Field CISO

Field CISO

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As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent are required to abide by the Drug‑Free Workplace Act, which requires them to provide a drug‑free workplace, among other obligations. As part of this effort, Mythics and Emergent require pre‑employment drug tests for all candidates for employment. Please note that marijuana (including medical marijuana) is designated as a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for in the drug test.

Emergent, a subsidiary of Mythics, LLC, is an award‑winning IT solutions provider and value‑added reseller based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Since 2006, Emergent has specialized in solving complex challenges and delivered best‑of‑class technology solutions to operations in all levels of government, education, and commercial organizations worldwide. At Emergent, we are looking for motivated people with the expertise and insight to tackle the toughest client issues.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan
• Tax‑advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
• Legal Resources

• Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition, gift and reward program
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Remote or hybrid work options
• Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick‑off parties
• Health and wellness‑focused activities
• Relaxation Spaces
• In‑office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks
• Corporate GREEN approach tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices

Emergent, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or other factors protected by law. We offer equal opportunity in compensation, advancement opportunities, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

As a federal government contractor, Emergent has developed and maintained a written affirmative action program relating to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures to which the company is committed to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans is followed. For those unable to complete an online application, alternative methods are available by contacting acco For more information about federal laws prohibiting job discrimination, please read Know Your Rights.

The Field CISO is a senior, client‑facing cybersecurity leadership role responsible for supporting revenue generation through advisory‑led assessment engagements and related services. This position partners with sales and delivery teams to provide executive‑level technical credibility, leads cybersecurity assessments, delivers findings to senior client stakeholders, and converts assessment outcomes into follow‑on services and OEM solution engagements. The role balances advisory responsibilities with commercial objectives and supports assessment sales, influences services pull‑through, and supports revenue outcomes through expertise, credibility, and executive communication.

• Partner with Account Executives to support identification, qualification, and closure of cybersecurity assessment engagements, including:
  • Cyber Exposure & Defense Optimization (CEDO)
  • Exposure Reality Check (ERC)
  • Shadow AI & Non‑Human Identity (NHI) Exposure Assessments
• Participate in client discovery and qualification calls to identify appropriate assessment entry points (e.g., compliance requirements, renewal cycles, budget reviews, executive inquiries).
• Provide technical and…