Director, Security Engineering (Remote - US)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive salary with performance-based bonus

Equity plan

Flexible time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Monthly wellness allowance

Professional development resources

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Director of Security Engineering to lead and shape their security strategy for a large-scale, cloud-based platform. The role requires 10+ years of experience in information security and proven team leadership, as well as comprehensive knowledge of cloud platforms and security practices. Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information security or a related field.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of security engineers.
• Strong knowledge of application and platform security.
• Cloud platforms expertise (AWS, GCP, Azure) and IaC security (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong knowledge of application and platform security, encryption, and remediation techniques.
• Ability to translate ISO 27001 or NIST 800-53 into practical engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, SDLC integration, and "Shift Left" security.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Independent work capability in a fast-paced environment.
• CSPM and CWPP tools experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of security engineers.
• Develop and implement the company's security vision.
• Conduct security reviews and threat modeling.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and remediation planning.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed security into development roadmaps.
• Drive secure coding practices through training and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Security Operations to handle incidents.
• Recruit and develop security champions across the org.
• Stay current on threats and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate security posture to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Application Security

Cloud Security

Collaboration

Collaboration

Independence

Education

Industry-recognised security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

CISM

CSSLP

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CSPM tools (e.g., Wiz)

CSPM

CWPP (Wiz)

Job description

Director, Security Engineering (Remote - US)

We are looking for a Director, Security Engineering in the United States to lead and shape the security strategy for a large-scale, cloud-based platform serving hundreds of thousands of websites. You will manage a high-performing team of security engineers, implementing innovative practices to protect critical infrastructure and ensure compliance with standards like PCI-DSS and SOC2. The role combines leadership, hands‑on technical expertise, and strategic vision to strengthen resilience and trust across the platform.

Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of security engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Develop and implement the company's security vision, roadmap, and "Shift Left" principles.
• Manage the security engineering budget and oversee selection, deployment, and operation of security tools (SAST/DAST, IAST, CSPM).
• Conduct security reviews, threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation planning.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate security into development, product roadmaps, and engineering processes.
• Drive adoption of secure coding practices through training, workshops, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Security Operations to investigate, respond to, and communicate security incidents effectively.
• Recruit and develop security champions within the organization to advocate best practices.
• Stay current on emerging threats, trends, and technologies, and implement innovative mitigation strategies.
• Communicate security posture, initiatives, and technical updates clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in information security or a related field.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of security engineers.
• Industry‑recognised security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CSSLP.
• Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong knowledge of application and platform security, web encryption protocols, and vulnerability remediation techniques.
• Experience translating ISO 27001 or NIST 800‑53 controls into practical engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, SDLC integration, and "Shift Left" security principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for security and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with CSPM and CWPP tools (e.g., Wiz) is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Industry‑competitive salary with performance‑based bonus.
• Equity plan and long‑term incentive opportunities.
• Flexible time off, paid sick days, and 13 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave, including fertility, adoption, and family planning support.
• Monthly wellness allowance and access to professional development resources like LinkedIn Learning.
• Team‑based and company‑wide events for collaboration, education, and engagement.
• Dynamic, mission‑driven work environment focused on secure, resilient technology.

Full‑time. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.