What We DoShape the future of cybersecurity at Forescout. Each day cyberattacks threaten to disrupt hospitals, power grids, financial systems, and the infrastructure we all depend on. At Forescout, we build the defenses that keep civilization running smoothly in an increasingly connected world.
For more than 25 years, Fortune 100 organizations, government agencies, and large enterprises have trusted Forescout as their foundation to manage cyber risk, ensure compliance, and mitigate threats. From power grids and healthcare systems to financial networks and transportation hubs, Forescout protects the critical infrastructure of our modern world.
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(Hybrid role Tuesday through Thursday in our Plano office.)
What You Will Do- Define and execute the engineering strategy, vision, and technical roadmap in alignment with company goals for a large SaaS organization.
- Oversee multiple engineering teams, directors, senior managers, and technical leaders.
- Drive organizational scalability, efficiency, and process improvements.
- Influence company-wide technology decisions and long-term innovation initiatives.
- Ensure high performance, security, reliability, and compliance across software systems.
- Build and maintain a high performing, engaged, and diverse engineering organization.
- Partner with C-level executives (CTO, SVP Engineering, Product, Business, etc.) to align engineering with business priorities.
- Manage headcount planning and resource allocation.
- Establish and track engineering KPIs (velocity, deployment frequency, mttr, etc.).
- Represent engineering in executive-level discussions, customer meetings.
- Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.
What You Bring To ForescoutKey Skills
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Deep understanding of the entire SDLC, from design to deployment and maintenance.
- System Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and secure software architecture.
- Modern Technologies: Familiarity with programming languages, and frameworks.
- Networking: Solid knowledge in enterprise networking technologies and topologies including switching, routing, firewalls, and network authentication.
- Data and Security: Knowledge of data management, analytics, and cybersecurity principles.
- Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development practices.
- Leadership Development: Passion and demonstrated excellence in developing next generation of technical and people leaders.
Core Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, DevOps automation, and AI/ML-driven solutions.
- Ability to assess and drive technological innovation and digital transformation.
- Knowledge of compliance, security, and regulatory frameworks (SOC2, GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).
- High-level understanding of engineering tooling, infrastructure, and platform scalability.
- Experience in driving build vs. buy decisions and vendor negotiations.
- Advanced knowledge of software engineering KPIs, DORA metrics, and operational efficiency.
What Forescout Offers You- Competitive compensation and benefits - we cover 85% of employee and dependents' benefits premiums (US only), 401K match, generous PTO policy, and much more
- Collaborative and innovative environment - make an impact on worldwide security while working on the hottest technology
- Leadership that supports and encourages professional growth and development
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Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our "One Team" philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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