About ICOUNTER
iCOUNTER is building the future of cybersecurity. Modern enterprises depend on thousands of third parties—yet nearly half of breaches involve them, making the extended enterprise a critical attack surface. iCOUNTER is the first Risk Intelligence company built to counter threats across your entire ecosystem. Our AI-native platform makes Risk Determinations at the point of intelligence collection, helping organizations understand what's real, relevant, and actionable. Founded by cybersecurity pioneers and backed by leading investors, iCOUNTER created a new category: Counter Threat Operations. The first wave focused on prevention. The second on detection and response. The third wave is Counter Threat Operations—and we're defining it.
Position Overview
iCOUNTER is seeking a highly strategic, execution-oriented Chief of Staff to partner directly with the CEO and COO during a period of rapid growth and organizational scaling. This role is designed for an exceptional operator who thrives in high-velocity environments, excels at solving complex, ambiguous business challenges, and drives alignment across executive leadership and cross-functional teams. As Chief of Staff, you will serve as a force multiplier for the CEO, translating strategy into execution while strengthening organizational effectiveness, operational discipline, and decision-making rigor across the company. You will lead critical cross-functional initiatives, that accelerate growth and scale, support board and investor engagement, and shape executive communications. In doing so, you will play a central role in establishing the operating cadence and execution engine of a high-growth, venture-backed cybersecurity company building the future of Counter Threat Operations. The role is ideally based in Dallas-Fort Worth area to facilitate close collaboration with the CEO and executive leadership team. Candidates willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and COO to drive corporate strategy, operational priorities, and organizational alignment.
- Lead and manage high-impact cross-functional initiatives that support rapid growth, operational scale, and execution of strategic objectives.
- Develop business cases, strategic analyses, and executive recommendations to support key business, investment, and operational decisions.
- Track and drive accountability for company objectives, key performance indicators, and strategic initiatives, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.
- Support executive engagement with investors, customers, advisors, strategic partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Prepare and coordinate board meetings, investor communications, capital raising, and strategic partner engagements.
- Develop executive presentations, board materials, operating reviews, playbooks, and strategic communications to support leadership decision-making and business operations.
- Conduct market research, competitive intelligence, and business analysis to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and strategic risks.
Required Skills
- 5-10 years of experience in strategic consulting at a top-tier management consulting firm
- Success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in high-growth technology environments
- AI knowledge/skill relevant to improving productivity and client value in a corporate environment
- Demonstrated analytical, financial modeling, and business planning capabilities
- Highly organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, SaaS, enterprise software, or risk management industries
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with cybersecurity market dynamics, threat intelligence, third-party risk management, or AI-driven security solutions
- Experience supporting board operations, fundraising, investor relations, or corporate development initiatives
- MBA or advanced business degree a plus
- Prior experience working in venture-backed or high-growth startup environments a plus
Benefits & Perks:
- Full Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage, with 100% employee premiums covered and 90% dependent premiums covered on base plans
- 401(k), HSA, & FSA Plans
- Flexible PTO
- Meaningful equity ownership
- Company Holidays & Paid Sick Days
- Monthly home-office stipend for internet, equipment, or other technology needs
