Vice President, Security Strategy

Job description

Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to build the technology marketplace of the future. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and  high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.

We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a _“perfect”_ candidate, so we don’t look for the right “ fit” – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.

We are only as great as our people. And we have great people all over the world. No matter where you live and work, you’re a part of the Pax8 team. This means embracing hybrid- and remote-work whenever possible.

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Security Strategy will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and socializing Pax8’s cohesive security perspective. This role addresses the need for a single point of truth within the organization to ensure consistent and aligned communication about security across all channels, to both internal and external stakeholders. The VP will synthesize the perspectives of security subject matter experts (SMEs) throughout the company and turn them into a unified narrative that will be delivered uniformly to partners and vendors, as well as our sales and marketing teams. They will work closely with the owners of various communication channels to ensure that the authoritative security perspective is accurately reflected and disseminated.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a cohesive security narrative that aligns with Pax8’s goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with security SMEs to synthesize their perspectives into a unified security strategy.
• Ensure the security perspective is integrated into the content of the Guided Growth training program for partner enablement.
• Align vendor line card decisions with Pax8’s security perspective to ensure marketplace consistency.
• Enable the sales team to understand and communicate Pax8’s security strategy effectively to partners.
• Oversee the integration of the security perspective into marketing communications, conferences, podcasts, blogs, and other public-facing venues.
• Monitor and analyze security trends to ensure Pax8’s strategy stays industry leading.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on the status of security initiatives.
• Share Pax8’s security strategy at conferences and other industry events.

Ideal Skills, Experience and Competencies:

• Extensive experience in security management, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of security technologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of IT MSP’s and/or the Channel required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting to large groups at industry events.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective security strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Required Behaviors:

• Compassionate Candor—We aim to assist others with candid, actionable feedback.
• Seek to Understand—Be open, curious and committed to learning.
• We Before Me—Actively collaborate and seek out diverse perspectives to ensure a win for Team Pax8.
• Do What You Say—Take ownership and honor your commitments; prioritize and deliver.
• Light Up Learning—Be brave and try new ideas; be vulnerable and share your failures so everyone can learn from our mistakes.
• Driven by Passion—Connects personal passion to Pax8 mission, resilient in face of adversity and uncertainty in pursuit of mission.

Compensation:

• Qualified candidates can expect a compensation range of $210,000/yr to $260,000/yr or more depending on experience.

Expected Closing Date: 05/02/2025

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At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

Equal Opportunities

Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.

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