Location: Tel Aviv District, Israel

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!

Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeem, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $25 billion by 2027.

This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it!

As a Senior Director of Architects at Cato Networks, you will be instrumental in shaping and guiding the architectural vision and strategy, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and reliability. You will work in close partnership with product development teams and leadership to ensure the technology roadmap aligns with business and product goals. Your role will also involve guiding architects and other technical leaders, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Through your leadership, you will drive the development of secure, scalable, and innovative cybersecurity products.

Responsibilities:

Direct and matrix responsibility for the entire field of architecture at Cato.
Be a member of the highest management level of Cato's R&D.
Define and implement architectural vision and strategy, prioritizing scalability, performance, and reliability.
Collaborate closely with product development teams and leadership to align the technology roadmap with business and product objectives.
Manage and guide Architects and mentor other technical leaders, promoting a culture of learning and professional development.
Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their impact on Cato.

Requirements:

Experience in a Head of Architecture position, CTO, Chief Architect, VP R&D or similar roles, with proven management experience leading winning architects’ teams.
10+ years of experience in design & implementation of complex software systems.
Excellent understanding of Networking and Security solutions and products.
Strong background in building and operating SaaS products.
Strong collaboration skills to understand and translate business and product goals into technical strategies.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering complex, high-quality software solutions.
Leadership qualities that inspire and foster teamwork and innovation.