Head of Communications

Overview

Founded in 2017, Obsidian Security was created to close a critical gap: securing the SaaS applications where modern business happens—platforms like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and hundreds more.

Backed by top investors including Greylock, Norwest Venture Partners, and IVP, we’ve built a complete SaaS security platform to reduce risk, detect and respond to threats, and prevent breaches at the source. Our team includes leaders who helped define the categories of endpoint and identity security at Crowd Strike, Okta, Cylance, and Carbon Black.

Now, we’re transforming how SaaS is secured—in the era of agentic AI. Today, Obsidian is trusted by global enterprises like Snowflake, T-Mobile, and Pure Storage. We protect more than 200 organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand—including many of the world’s largest Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies. With strong global momentum, a growing partner ecosystem including Sentinel One, Databricks, and Google Cloud, and a major fundraise on the horizon, we’re scaling quickly toward long-term growth and IPO readiness.

Join us as we define the future of SaaS security!

We are seeking a Head of Communications to own and drive Obsidian’s external communications strategy. This leader will be responsible for building brand awareness, shaping thought leadership, building the PR and AR strategies, programs and priorities, cultivating strong relationships with media and analysts, and delivering compelling content that resonates with customers and the security community.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications professional with at least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or enterprise technology, a strong network of media and analyst relationships, and a track record of executing high-impact communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications:
Develop and execute a holistic communications strategy aligned with company goals.

• Media Relations:
Build and maintain relationships with journalists and editors across security, enterprise technology, and business media. Proactively pitch stories, secure coverage, and manage reactive press inquiries.

• Analyst Relations:
Own strategy and engagement with key industry analysts to influence market perception and amplify Obsidian’s leadership in the SaaS + AI security space.

• Content Creation:
Lead the development of compelling content, including press releases, bylines, blogs, customer stories, speaking abstracts, and thought leadership pieces.

• Customer & Partner Stories:
Identify and develop case studies, success stories, and references to highlight Obsidian’s impact.

• Executive Visibility:
Work closely with key executives and business unit owners with external communications, including speaking opportunities, award submissions, and media training.

• Travel:
Be available to travel (up to 25%) to support the development/execution of product launches, global comms programs and the company’s participation in industry events.

• Measurement:
Establish KPIs and regularly report on communications impact, including media coverage, share of voice, analyst feedback, and social engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, communications or related field; 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public and analyst relations, or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing; experience in cybersecurity strongly preferred.

• Solid understanding of the technology media landscape and strong global media, analyst and influencer relationships.

• Demonstrated strong results and success building media and analyst relationships and securing impactful coverage. Strong ability to communicate clearly and credibly across multiple audiences, including customers, employees, media, analysts and more. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record of simplifying complex topics and technologies to their essence. Proven experience being hands-on developing content. Strong project management skills and ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on…