Global Events Lead, Cobalt
$87-109k
+ Equity
Penetration testing software provider
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Penetration testing software provider
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$87-109k
+ Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the world's interface to the security workforce.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for someone with a background in Cybersecurity who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments and excels at blending deep expertise with an entrepreneurial, will-to-win attitude
- It’s an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Events Manager with a proven portfolio of impactful events, looking to take full ownership of event strategies from conception to execution and follow-through
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing events, with at least 2 years as the Event Lead in a Cybersecurity company
- Experience leading Tradeshows, Field Events and Virtual Events
- Proven ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders, including marketing, sales, finance, legal, and operations teams
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to meet deadlines in dynamic, fast-changing environments
- Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and deliver results with precision and impact
- Exceptional attention to detail and a customer-centric mindset
- Strategic event management skills, including budget oversight, planning, and clear communication of commercial impact
- A valid passport and readiness for frequent domestic and international travel
- Flexibility to work across multiple time zones
- Strong network of vendors and event organizers
- Creativity and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges
What the job involves
- You will be instrumental in setting and surpassing new standards for event excellence and will directly see the impact of your work
- Develop and implement event strategies that align with company goals and brand identity, seamlessly integrating trade shows, field events, customer events and customer experiences into overarching marketing plans
- Plan and manage all aspects of events, including budgeting, logistics, vendor selection, venue sourcing, and contract negotiations, ensuring flawless execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, finance and product teams, to ensure events align with business objectives and messaging
- Integrate events into marketing initiatives, ensuring they play a strategic role in the customer journey and contribute to both brand awareness and demand generation
- Select and manage third-party vendors and suppliers, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality standards
- Oversee on-site logistics, including booth setup, signage, registration, staffing, and AV requirements, ensuring smooth event execution
- Manage event budgets, adhering to allocated funds and seeking innovative, cost-effective solutions to maximize event impact
- Strategically plan a 12-month event calendar, balancing objectives for brand awareness, consideration, and demand generation, contributing to both Marketing and Sales funnels
- Define and track KPIs and metrics in collaboration with Marketing Operations to evaluate event effectiveness. Deliver post-event analysis and reports, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Stay ahead of industry trends, conduct competitor analysis, and implement innovative ideas to elevate event quality and impact
Our take
Cobalt is a penetration testing platform providing PtaaS to significantly improve the efficiency and deliverability of penetration testing. The company is working to transform a multi-billion dollar industry that is set to grow in value as vulnerabilities become an increasing liability. Usefully for Cobalt, this applies across smaller and larger businesses alike, as the use (and protection) of data becomes increasingly important across all scales.
Its approach, using a curated marketplace of 400+ highly vetted ethical hackers, is pioneering in an industry typically hobbled by inefficient practices. Existing services tend to deliver a PDF list of vulnerabilities at the end of a testing period. Cobalt delivers results in real-time, integrated into the client’s existing environment.
In an age where hacker tech is continuously and rapidly developing, a service allowing companies to match this with continuous (as opposed to periodic) pen-testing will no doubt prove a vital and attractive tool.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
40% female employees
23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Opportunities to learn
"Cobalt truly lives up to its value of Humble Learning by offering incredible opportunities for learning and development, from an annual L&D stipend,..."
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Aug 2020
$29m
SERIES B
May 2018
$5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $36.5m
Company benefits
- Equity plan
- 401k matching for retirement savings plan
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible PTO, to support work life balance from anywhere in the US, UK, and Germany
- Monthly WFH stipends for equipment, lunches, wellness and learning & development
- Work directly with experienced senior leaders
- Make your mark in the rapidly expanding PtaaS space
- Join an award-winning “best workplace” and fast growing team
- Medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Company values
- Humble Learning: What we did yesterday may not work tomorrow, so we approach problem-solving with a creative growth mindset. We humbly seek to learn from subject matter experts, mentors, and advisors. We believe that everyone has something to contribute. Where we have skills and experience, we share our knowledge generously and patiently with others
- Lead with Grit: We know that achievement comes from a strong work ethic and relentless execution. We do not quit when the going gets tough. We are committed to high integrity — we do what we say, and we say what we do. We take responsibility and get things done. We find solutions, not problems. We innovate and make things happen. We own our results and create our success
- Quality at Speed: Our customers and pentesters inspire our high standards. We set goals, make plans, and follow through. Our success measures and action plans are transparent and smart. Our questions, decisions, and actions are data-driven and KPI-focused. We seize opportunities. We know that there is no time to waste. We say no to what is not important, and deliver the right results at the right time
- One Cobalt: We respect our colleagues and we value each person’s unique contribution. We genuinely believe in the Cobalt vision and care deeply about our customers, pentesters, and colleagues. We recognize the critical importance of each constituency to Cobalt’s continued success. We celebrate team wins and show gratitude for one another. We lift each other up
Company HQ
South Beach, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Sonali Shah
(CEO)Joined Cobalt as CEO in 2024. They are a seasoned Business Leader with more than 20 years of experience scaling high-growth businesses across the cybersecurity landscape.
Lisa Matherly
(CMO)Joined Cobalt as CMO in 2023. They have over 2 decades of experience in B2B Marketing and Cyber Security. Prior to Cobalt, they spent most of their career at McAfee, Intel, and 3Com in various leadership roles across Marketing, Customer Service, and Sales.
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