Remote Director Security Engineering

\nThis position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Security Engineering in the United States.\nThis role provides an opportunity to lead and shape the security strategy for a large-scale, cloud-based platform serving hundreds of thousands of websites. You will manage a high-performing team of security engineers, implementing innovative practices to protect critical infrastructure and ensure compliance with standards like PCI-DSS and SOC2. This position offers the chance to influence security at the platform and application level, collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, legal, and governance functions. You will drive initiatives in secure coding, threat modeling, vulnerability remediation, and cloud security, all while fostering a strong culture of security awareness. The role combines leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and strategic vision to strengthen resilience and trust across the platform.\nAccountabilities:\n·        Lead, mentor, and manage a team of security engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance.\n·        Develop and implement the company’s security vision, roadmap, and “Shift Left” principles.\n·        Manage the security engineering budget and oversee selection, deployment, and operation of security tools (SAST/DAST, IAST, CSPM).\n·        Conduct security reviews, threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation planning.\n·        Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate security into development, product roadmaps, and engineering processes.\n·        Drive adoption of secure coding practices through training, workshops, and mentorship.\n·        Collaborate with Security Operations to investigate, respond to, and communicate security incidents effectively.\n·        Recruit and develop security champions within the organization to advocate best practices.\n·        Stay current on emerging threats, trends, and technologies, and implement innovative mitigation strategies.\n·        Communicate security posture, initiatives, and technical updates clearly to stakeholders at all levels.\n\n·        10+ years of experience in information security or a related field.\n·        Proven experience leading and managing a team of security engineers.\n·        Industry-recognized security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CSSLP.\n·        Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform, CloudFormation).\n·        Strong knowledge of application and platform security, web encryption protocols, and vulnerability remediation techniques.\n·        Experience translating ISO 27001 or NIST 800-53 controls into practical engineering requirements.\n·        Knowledge of secure coding practices, SDLC integration, and “Shift Left” security principles.\n·        Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.\n·        Passion for security and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.\n·        Experience with CSPM and CWPP tools (e.g., Wiz) is a strong plus.\n\n·        Industry-competitive salary with performance-based bonus.\n·        Equity plan and long-term incentive opportunities.\n·        Flexible time off, paid sick days, and 13 paid holidays.\n·        Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.\n·        Paid parental leave, including fertility, adoption, and family planning support.\n·        Monthly wellness allowance and access to professional development resources like LinkedIn Learning.\n·        Team-based and company-wide events for collaboration, education, and engagement.\n·        Dynamic, mission-driven work environment focused on secure, resilient technology.\n\n Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.\nWhen you apply, your profile undergoes an AI-powered screening designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.\n 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.\n 📊 It compares your profile to the role’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.\n 🎯 Based on this analysis, the three candidates with the highest match are automatically shortlisted.\n 🧠 When needed, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.\nThe process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias, focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are determined by their internal hiring team.\nThank you for your interest!\n \n\n#LI-CL1
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