Job Description

At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal: to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers approximately 25 million Internet properties, for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks.

We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!

Are you ready to shape the future of some of Europe's most esteemed companies? As Cloudflare's Field CTO for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) you'll help guide IT and Security executives on their journey to build secure, high-performing online experiences for their customers. As part of our CTO organization, you will act as a technology and business sage, enlightening customers and leading them toward decisions that will define their current and future strategies and operations.

About the Field CTO role

The Field CTO is an executive face of Cloudflare to some of the biggest names in business, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape how they think about technology. Your ability to communicate complex ideas in an engaging and relatable way will be essential to your success in this role.

Externally, the Field CTO plays a crucial role in building relationships with enterprise clients, prospects, and partners, communicating the value of Cloudflare's global network to executive-level stakeholders. Internally, the Field CTO works closely with Cloudflare's engineering, product, go-to-market, and customer success teams to help drive the adoption of our industry-leading products and services and ensure customer success across our portfolio.

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate must possess a unique blend of experience in cloud computing, enterprise IT, cyber security, and networking technologies. But it's not just technical expertise that we're after – the Cloudflare Field CTO must also be passionate about helping companies connect to our platform and achieve their short- and long-term technology and business goals.

What you’ll do

• Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest tech and security developments, and share your insights with executives.
• Forge relationships with executives both online and in-person, leveraging your existing network and industry connections to raise awareness of Cloudflare.
• Play a key role in introducing Cloudflare's latest innovations to the market through various channels.
• Act as a trusted advisor to key customers, providing executive-level support and advocacy.
• Be willing to travel regularly and work remotely or in-office as needed.
• Build deep, strategic relationships with senior leaders and decision-makers within companies.
• Drive and contribute to critical business activities, including business reviews, new pipeline generation, and assisting with deal closure.

Examples of desirable qualities, experience, knowledge, and background

• Experienced IT executive (VP, CIO, CTO, CISO, CSO, etc.)
• Minimum 10 years of experience within enterprise IT, startups, software development, cloud, cybersecurity, service provider, or other relevant industry sector experience.
• A master of navigating the intricacies of cybersecurity, security operations, and IT risk & governance.
• An expert in cloud-based IT delivery models.
• A visionary who keeps an eye on the future of industry developments.
• A social media influencer with a strong presence in the digital world.
• Experience in a client-facing role.
• A skilled communicator who excels in client-facing roles.
• A gifted writer and speaker.
• A thought leader who creates impactful technical content.
• A dynamic speaker with a proven track record.
• Fluent in English and another language relevant to the region.

What Makes Cloudflare Special?

We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.

Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you!

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws.

Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness.

Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

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