Director, Security Engineering

Dotdash Meredith; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Security Engineering to lead their security initiatives. This pivotal role involves enhancing security posture across on-premises and cloud infrastructures, managing a skilled team, and implementing robust security solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information security, a strong grasp of security best practices, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including unlimited PTO and a generous 401K plan.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Short and Long Term Disability

Generous Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in information security focusing on architecture and implementation.
• 5+ years managing a team of security engineers.
• Strong understanding of NIST, ISO, and CIS benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of security engineers.
• Develop and implement the organization's security architecture.
• Design security controls to protect the organization's assets.

Skills

Information Security

Security Architecture

Team Management

Security Best Practices

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection Systems

Vulnerability Scanners

Job description

Job Title

Director, Security Engineering

Job Description

I. Job Summary

Dotdash Meredith is seeking a Director of Security Engineering to lead the Security Engineering organization. You'll be responsible for maintaining (and raising) the security posture across our on prem & cloud infrastructure, and end user SaaS applications and endpoints, securing web sites that millions of users visit daily, designing and implementing enterprise security solutions, and reducing toil through automation.

As a highly visible leader within the Security team, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction for security, managing multiple, complex technical projects, and partnering with other groups within the organization to deliver tools and services that align with our security roadmaps as well as be responsible for managing a small team of security engineers.

II. Essential Job Functions | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• Lead and manage a team of security engineers and engineering managers

• Develop and implement the organization's security architecture and strategy

• Design and implement security controls to protect the organization's assets

• Manage and maintain security tools and technologies

• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and trends

• Comply with all applicable security regulations and standards including PCI-DSS and SOX

• Work closely with other Engineering teams to ensure the integration of security into all aspects of Product Development
  

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements |All must be met to be considered.

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security architecture, design, and implementation

• 5+ years of experience managing a team of security engineers

• Strong understanding of security best practices, including NIST, ISO, and CIS benchmarks

• Experience with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanners

• Experience with security assessment and audit methodologies

• Experience with security incident investigation and response

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [e-mail].

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Salary: New York: $180,000 - $200,000 Remote US: $175,000 - $195,000

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.In addition,Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

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