Director, Security Architecture and Engineering

CFA Institute; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 122,300 - 163,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

12% employer contribution to retirement plan

Comprehensive medical benefits

Job summary

CFA Institute is seeking a leader to transform security architecture and drive cybersecurity initiatives in Charlottesville, Virginia. The ideal candidate will manage a high-performing team, oversee cloud environments, and implement security best practices.

You're expected to have significant leadership experience and a strong background in cloud security. The role includes a competitive salary and benefits such as a 12% employer contribution to retirement plans and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience managing technical teams (typically 10+ people).
• Proven ability to deliver cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong background in cloud security and modern infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation of security architecture and engineering capabilities.
• Drive delivery of key cybersecurity initiatives.
• Oversee cloud and infrastructure environments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cybersecurity initiatives delivery

Cloud engineering

Security domains expertise

Automation and process improvement

Communication skills

Transformational change experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Lead the transformation of security architecture and engineering capabilities, elevating organisational maturity across cybersecurity and infrastructure.
• Drive delivery of key initiatives, including major cybersecurity and technology programs, ensuring projects reach clear, successful outcomes.
• Oversee cloud and infrastructure environments (Azure, AWS), application support, and security engineering practices.
• Translate enterprise security strategy into actionable roadmaps, standards, and implementation plans.
• Embed secure‑by‑design and DevSecOps principles across systems, platforms, and workflows.
• Champion automation to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing leadership team (3–5 direct reports) across security engineering, NOC, and help desk functions.
• Strengthen operational performance within global support functions, driving accountability and service improvement.
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships to align stakeholders and create shared ownership of outcomes.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure success and continuously improve delivery and processes.
• Provide technical leadership on emerging threats, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience managing and scaling technical teams (typically 10+ people over multiple years).
• Proven ability to deliver complex cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives—not just design them.
• Strong background in cloud engineering and security (AWS, Azure) and modern infrastructure environments.
• Deep expertise across key security domains (IAM, network security, monitoring, encryption, cloud security, A/V, mobility).
• Experience driving automation and process improvement within engineering or security functions.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds alignment, influence, and trust across teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Experience operating in environments undergoing transformation or change.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001 is beneficial but optional.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, cloud security) are beneficial but optional.

Benefits

Expected salary range: $122,300 - $163,100 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position.

Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, and dismissal.