Description

Zafran is on a mission to stop the exploitation of vulnerabilities everywhere. We are transforming how security teams prioritize and reduce risk, moving beyond legacy vulnerability management toward a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) operating model that actually works in the real world.

We are looking for a seasoned, high-energy Senior Manager of Corporate & Strategic Events to lead and own Zafran's presence at the most important stages in cybersecurity. This is a senior, high-ownership role at the center of our go-to-market motion. You will build and run the full corporate events program, from the strategy and budget to the booth build, the ancillary dinners, and everything in between. You know how to command a trade show floor, rally a cross-functional team, and make sure that every event Zafran shows up to is one people remember.

You will report to the VP of Marketing and work closely with Field Marketing, Product Marketing, Sales, and the Executive team. The right person for this role brings equal parts operational rigor and magnetic presence. You are as comfortable negotiating with a booth contractor at Black Hat as you are running a pre-event briefing with the CRO. You bring energy to the room and pull teams together around a shared vision of what great looks like.

Zafran is a fast-moving company in a fast-moving industry, and this role reflects that. Priorities shift, opportunities emerge quickly, and the events landscape evolves constantly. We need someone who can build structure without being rigid, who adapts on the fly without losing the thread, and who sees change as part of the job rather than a disruption to it. If you do your best work when the ground is moving a little, you will thrive here.

About Zafran

Our Mission: To stop the exploitation of vulnerabilities, everywhere.

What makes us different: In a world where AI-enabled attackers weaponize vulnerabilities within minutes, the old scan-and-patch-everything model no longer holds. Zafran's Exposure Graph continuously maps every vulnerability across your hybrid environment, chains exploitability through real attack paths and proves 90% of "critical" vulnerabilities can't actually reach you. It then neutralizes the real 10% using your compensating controls and safely remediates only where it matters.

Who’s behind us: Zafran is backed by Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, and a deep belief that cybersecurity should move as fast as attackers do. We’re one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, scaling to meet demand from the world’s most advanced, security-obsessed organizations.

We’re serious about our mission- so expect work that matters, teammates who challenge and inspire you, and plenty of fun along the way!

What you will do

Trade Show & Conference Ownership

Own end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution for Zafran's global presence at major cybersecurity trade shows and conferences, including Black Hat, RSA, AWS re:Invent, and other high-priority events around the world.

Lead all aspects of trade show operations: booth design and build, vendor selection and management (Freeman, GES, and others), sponsorship deliverables, staffing plans, shipping and logistics, and on-site execution.

Develop and enforce a repeatable events process that drives consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across every event we attend or sponsor.

Negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and track spend against ROI targets, ensuring every dollar is deployed strategically and measurably.

Evaluate and prioritize the events calendar annually, making clear recommendations on where Zafran should invest, pull back, or go bigger.

Ancillary Events & Strategic Programs

Design and execute high-impact ancillary events alongside major trade shows, including CSO dinners, customer roundtables, VIP receptions, happy hours, and executive briefings that extend Zafran's presence beyond the show floor.

Build and manage a portfolio of hosted events, from intimate executive sessions to larger field programs, that deepen relationships with prospects, customers, and partners.