Senior Director of Security Architecture

ZoomInfo; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay

Bonus

Equity (RSUs)

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working model

Job summary

ZoomInfo is seeking a Senior Director of Security Architecture in a hybrid model based in Ireland. You will lead a global team responsible for cloud, application, data, and AI security, aligning security design with business objectives.

You will drive threat modeling, risk management, and a secure SDLC, shaping policies and standards while collaborating with engineers and business partners to elevate ZoomInfo’s security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years in information security with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven track record leading security architecture initiatives in a global org.
• Experience with cloud security architectures and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a vision for ZoomInfo’s security architecture across product and enterprise security.
• Lead and mentor security architects and engineers across multiple geographies.
• Drive threat modeling, risk assessment, and secure development lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote security practices and governance.
• Create and enforce security policies, standards, and regulatory-compliant procedures.

Skills

Security leadership

Threat modeling

Vulnerability scanning

Cloud security

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

• The Senior Director of Security Architecture is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the creation and ongoing maintenance of ZoomInfo’s security architecture
• This role involves leading the Security Architecture team, responsible for developing security architectures, performing threat modeling, assessing security risks, and defining security requirements to establish a robust security posture
• This role leads a team that works with an engineering function of over 500 product developers, 200 data developers and 100 enterprise apps developers
• The security architecture strategy addresses multiple domains: Cloud platform security, Applications security, Data security and AI security
• We’ll be concentrating around AI-native talent who can manage fleets of agents to drive outsized impact
• Security Architecture: Develop and execute a vision for the organization’s security architecture, for both product security and enterprise security, that is aligned with business objectives
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of security architects and engineers based in Israel and the US, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Security Champions Program: Lead the security champions program, empowering employees across the organization to advocate for and implement security best practices
• Secure Development Lifecycle: Oversee the secure development lifecycle process, ensuring that required controls such as threat modeling and vulnerability scanning are implemented, to ensure security is integrated into all stages of software development
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate security risks through proactive assessment and the implementation of appropriate controls
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to drive the adoption of security practices, and drive the security agenda
• Policy Development: Create and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Benefits

• Benefits for the Best You - We want our employees and their families to thrive. In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being
• Base Pay - We attract and retain the best talent with competitive compensation that aligns with industry benchmarks and merit programs yearly for promotions and salary increases based on performance, time in role, and position to market
• Bonus - When you crush it, we like to celebrate! Bonuses are awarded annually in connection with company and individual performance
• Equity - We offer each employee a generous equity award in the form of RSUs, so they can directly feel the results and success of their hard work
• Vacation & Time Off - We know everyone’s needs are different so we offer flexible paid time off plans including an unlimited vacation option for many employees
• Hybrid Working Model - We offer flexible hybrid remote working models to promote equity, employee wellness, and work life balance

Technology: Prefer experience in a SaaS company, experience in a multi-cloud environment

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Advanced degree preferred

Leadership: Proven track record of successfully leading security architecture initiatives in a global organization, leveraging cloud security architectures and technologies

Skills: Strong knowledge of security architecture frameworks and models, excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage complex security programs

Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing security architecture governance