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Barracuda · 20 hours ago

Chief of Staff

Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief of Staff to the CEO, who will serve as a strategic partner ensuring clarity and alignment across the organization while driving projects and managing cross-functional follow-through.

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Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO to define and execute the company’s strategic vision and annual priorities, leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence
Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that advance business development, innovation, and corporate growth
Conduct and present market research, competitive analysis, and industry trends to inform executive decision-making
Oversee the development and execution of operational processes and programs, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Executive OKRs, and Board of Directors reporting
Run the company’s operating cadence (weekly, monthly, quarterly meetings), ensuring effective follow-through on action items and organizational alignment
Establish and maintain robust project management frameworks to track progress on strategic initiatives and deliver timely results
Prepare briefing documents, issue summaries, pre-reads, talking points, and strategy positioning materials for the CEO
Collaborate closely with the CEO to prepare for key meetings and engagements, ensuring clarity and impact
Create synthesis and actionable insights from complex information, enabling informed executive decisions
Act as a trusted partner to functional leaders, fostering collaboration and alignment on company-wide initiatives
Identify and drive talent development opportunities, supporting succession planning and leadership development across the organization

Qualification

Chief of Staff experienceStrategic vision executionCross-functional leadershipCybersecurity knowledgeData-driven insightsExecutive communicationOrganizational skillsEmotional intelligenceProblem-solving mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Proven experience as a Chief of Staff, Strategy Leader, or Revenue Operator supporting senior executives in cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology organizations
Demonstrated success leading or influencing global, cross-functional GTM initiatives spanning Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations
Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization, with comfort engaging across multiple time zones and geographies
Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple complex projects with precision and urgency
Strategic thinker who translates vision into execution and ensures organizational alignment with track record of driving impactful decision through data driven insights
Operates with ownership, discretion, and high emotional intelligence; skilled at navigating sensitive and confidential matters
Proven ability to build trust and alignment across C-suite and functional leaders
Thrives in ambiguity, with a solutions-oriented and proactive mindset
Able to foster constructive dialogue while maintaining focus and accountability
Willingness to travel as required by business priorities

Benefits

Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
High-quality health benefits
Retirement Plan with employer match
Career-growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
Volunteer opportunities

Company

Barracuda

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Barracuda is a leading global cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all size business.

H1B Sponsorship

Barracuda has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (6)
2023 (10)
2022 (13)
2021 (12)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$61M
Key Investors
Menlo VenturesPalomar Ventures
2007-09-17Acquired
2005-10-17Series Unknown· $15M
2003-04-08Series C· $20M

Leadership Team

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Hatem Naguib
Chief Executive Officer
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Fleming Shi
Chief Technology Officer
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