Director of Platform Security Engineering

Pax8, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Flexible Open PTO

Job summary

Pax8 is seeking a Director of Platform Security Engineering to drive security strategy and execution across its cloud technology marketplace. You will lead a high-impact team at the intersection of cloud security, AI-enabled product innovation, and secure software delivery.

This role offers remote work from anywhere in the United States and reports to the Platform Security leadership. You will shape long-term security roadmaps, champion secure development, and partner with engineering and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise leading platform, application, or product security programs within complex technology environments.
• Extensive experience embedding security into modern software delivery and engineering workflows.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, secure development methodologies, and DevOps operating models.

Responsibilities

• Lead Security Strategy: define a comprehensive platform security vision aligned with business objectives and risk priorities.
• Strengthen Cloud Platform Security: own security posture of cloud-native platforms, controls, and resilience.
• Embed Security into Engineering: guide secure design, threat assessment, testing, and deployment across teams.
• Advance Secure Services Delivery: establish repeatable security frameworks for internal and customer-facing solutions.
• Measure and Improve: develop security metrics, dashboards, and risk-based decision making.
• Respond and Adapt: lead during incidents and emerging threats; drive proactive learning.

Skills

Platform security

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Secure SDLC

DevOps security

Security analytics

Executive communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security tooling

Job description

Join Pax8 as our Director of Platform Security Engineering and lead the strategy, innovation, and execution of platform security across one of the world's fastest-growing cloud technology marketplaces.## Shape the Future of Secure InnovationThis is a rare opportunity to build and evolve security at scale while influencing how modern cloud platforms are developed, protected, and operated. You'll lead a high-impact function at the intersection of cloud security, engineering excellence, artificial intelligence, and product innovation.As Pax8 continues its evolution toward an AI-enabled future, you'll help ensure security remains embedded into every stage of the development lifecycle, empowering teams to move quickly, confidently, and securely. You'll work alongside exceptional engineers, security specialists, and technology leaders while building the foundations that protect our partners, customers, and business.## Why Pax8?Pax8 is transforming the way technology is bought, sold, and managed. Through our cloud marketplace, we connect managed service providers with world-class technology vendors, helping small and medium-sized businesses unlock the power of modern technology.As part of our continued growth, we're investing heavily in platform innovation, automation, and AI-driven capabilities. That means security leadership has never been more important. Here, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, shape engineering culture, and drive measurable business outcomes while working remotely from anywhere in the United States.## What You'll Be Doing### Lead Security Strategy* Establish and execute a comprehensive platform security vision aligned with business objectives and risk management priorities.* Define long-term security roadmaps that support product innovation and scalable growth.* Champion a culture where security is viewed as an accelerator rather than a blocker.### Strengthen Cloud Platform Security* Own the security posture of cloud-native platforms, services, data, and infrastructure.* Drive continuous improvements to security architecture, controls, and operational resilience.* Evaluate emerging technologies and adopt practices that improve security effectiveness.### Embed Security into Engineering* Integrate security practices seamlessly throughout software delivery processes.* Guide engineering teams through secure design, threat assessment, testing, validation, and deployment activities.* Ensure secure coding principles and security standards are consistently applied across development initiatives.### Advance Secure Services Delivery* Partner with professional services and engineering teams to ensure secure software development and maintenance practices.* Establish repeatable security frameworks that support both internal and customer-facing solutions.### Measure and Improve* Develop meaningful security metrics, reporting frameworks, and executive dashboards.* Use data-driven insights to continually assess risk, improve controls, and demonstrate program effectiveness.### Respond and Adapt* Provide leadership during security incidents and emerging threats.* Drive continuous learning and readiness through proactive risk identification and mitigation.### Build and Develop High-Performing Teams* Recruit, mentor, and empower security and engineering professionals.* Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.* Develop future leaders while creating a strong, inclusive, high-performing culture.## What Success Looks LikeYou'll create lasting impact by enabling secure innovation across Pax8's technology ecosystem. Your leadership will help engineering teams deliver faster, reduce risk, improve resilience, and strengthen trust with partners and customers. Success in this role means building security capabilities that scale alongside our ambitious growth plans while empowering teams to do their best work.## What We're Looking ForWe're excited to meet candidates who bring:* Demonstrated expertise leading platform, application, or product security programs within complex technology environments.* Extensive experience embedding security practices into modern software delivery and engineering workflows.* Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, secure development methodologies, and DevOps operating models.* Proven capability implementing and optimizing security tooling across application, infrastructure, and cloud environments.* Strong knowledge of threat modeling, vulnerability management, security testing, and secure software engineering principles.* Experience leveraging security analytics, operational metrics, and risk-based decision-making to drive improvements.* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive audiences alike.* A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams.* The ability to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving environment while balancing strategic vision with operational execution.### Education* Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.## Trust and HiringAt Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire.To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you.We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritising applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process.## Inclusion MattersWe encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills. To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in United States.## Compensation Base Salary- $220,000-$235,000/yr depending on experience and qualifications ## Grow With UsThere's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organisation. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, \"born in the cloud\" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.## About Pax8Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is also important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.## Background ChecksAs part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks may be completed for certain countries, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, First Advantage. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.## Equal OpportunitiesPax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Privacy notice: https://www.pax8.com/en-us/terms/job-applicant-privacy-notice/ Application Deadline- 10/23/2026 #LI-AG1 #LI-RemoteAt Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‐based relationships — starting with how we hire.To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we’re excited to meet you.**Perks:** **At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:*** 401(k) with Company Match* Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance* Flexible Open PTO* Paid Sick Leave* Paid Parental Leave* RTD EcoPass (eligible Colorado-based employees)