Director of Security Engineering and Architecture

Verramobility; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Verramobility is seeking a Director of Security Engineering and Architecture in Mesa, AZ. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions, managing the cybersecurity architecture, and ensuring enterprise protection against threats.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of tech experience, and at least 5 years in leadership roles within cybersecurity. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive technology experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity engineering or architecture leadership.
• Direct experience leading and managing employees.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
• Monitor cybersecurity architecture and manage incident response.
• Lead and oversee individual contributors such as security engineers.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

Team leadership

Security engineering

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Tools

SIEM

Firewall

IAM

MFA

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Position Overview

The Director of Security Engineering and Architecture is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions and will report to the Vice President of Information Security. This position is the highest-level technical expert and manages the cybersecurity architecture and engineering functions. The director also monitors and verifies that the enterprise is appropriately protected from internal and external threats while enabling the organization to work effectively and productively.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement security measures to safeguard access to resources, enterprise networks, computer systems, and data elements; set strategy for enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
• Configure, deploy, fine‑tune, and monitor SIEM, WAF, Firewall, Zero‑Trust, IAM, MFA, EPP, SOAR, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, DLP, CASB, Secure Web & Email Gateway.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices in risk management techniques and integrate new methods and tools as appropriate.
• Monitor vendor and third‑party security reports/lists and proactively patch vulnerabilities.
• Work with business line executives to provide visibility into security risks with a standard risk management approach to track, mitigate, and report on the risks.
• Engage with internal and external partners to help design, test, and implement state‑of‑the‑art secure operating systems, applications, networks, and database products/solutions.
• Lead and participate in security operations support and incident management.
• Oversee individual contributors such as security engineers, providing them with vision and goals so cybersecurity is seen as an integral component of enterprise architecture and portfolio management.
• Serve as the cybersecurity subject matter expert by providing guidance and consulting services to IT teams and business units.
• Maintain proper documentation for all security products and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 10 years of progressive technology experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a cybersecurity engineering or architecture leadership role.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team of cybersecurity staff, supporting the organization’s goals and developing a security vision for the future.
• Strong business acumen and executive presence.
• Foster and build collaborative relationships with various stakeholders.
• Expertise in information security management and business risk management.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with senior leaders and customers, up to and including C‑level executives.
• Proficient at developing senior management presentations, enterprise communications, and whitepapers that are logical and concise with minimal guidance from the VP, Cybersecurity, and others.
• Proficient at leading cross‑functional teams of senior employees to achieve objectives.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and allocation.
• Direct experience leading and managing employees.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity solutions supporting defense‑in‑depth architecture.
• Experience developing cybersecurity best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Coachable and willing to learn with a positive demeanor.
• Initiative and results‑driven.
• Minimum (DoD Directive 8140) certification of CISSP or CompTIA Security+.
• Proficiency in scripting languages that enable automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with formal project management experience.
• Work well under pressure, respond to tight deadlines while exercising sound judgment.
• Collaborative with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel Xlookup, Power BI report building).
• Experience in a regulated industry, ensuring cybersecurity practices meet SOX, PCI, NIST, ISO, SOC 2, and others.
• Must be locally located and comfortable working a 3 days in office hybrid model and 2 days remote.

Desired Skills

• Other security certifications, such as GSEC, OSCP, CISM, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task, respond to needs quickly and efficiently, and prioritize work with strong attention to detail.
• Self‑starter, efficient, effective, autonomous with general supervision.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future and is only considering local Arizona talent.

Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.