Remote Director, Information Security & Architecture

Employers; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

EMPLOYERS is seeking a Director of Information Security to lead a disciplined program, embedding security design thinking in every major technology decision. This remote role centers on owning the roadmap, budgets, and vendor relationships while ensuring security architecture is integrated across AWS and Azure.

Candidates will bring extensive leadership experience in security programs, governance, and cross-functional collaboration, with a track record of delivering outcomes in complex

Qualifications

• Seven or more years leading security programs or technology leadership.
• Experience managing cross-functional programs and budgets.
• Familiarity with security governance, vendor management, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Own and track the security program roadmap and milestones.
• Manage security budgets, spend visibility, and vendor relations.
• Embed security design principles in major technology decisions.
• Lead security architecture across AWS and Azure landscapes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and maintain required governance.

Skills

Security leadership

Program management

Security architecture

Vendor management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Cloud security design

Identity and access management

NIST CSF / ISO 27001 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Active Directory / Entra ID

Job description

EMPLOYERS is seeking a Director of Information Security to lead a disciplined program, embedding security design thinking in every major technology decision. This remote role centers on owning the roadmap, budgets, and vendor relationships while ensuring security architecture is integrated across AWS and Azure.

Candidates will bring extensive leadership experience in security programs, governance, and cross-functional collaboration, with a track record of delivering outcomes in complex