Security Practice Director: Platform Security

Salesforce; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 171,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a seasoned Security Practices Director to lead security engagements for enterprise Salesforce environments, guiding governance, controls, and compliance within the Salesforce Platform. You will collaborate with account teams, translate technical concepts for executives, and develop scalable security methodologies that align with Agentforce, Data Cloud, and core platform architecture.

The role requires 7–12+ years in security-focused roles, Big 4 experience preferred, and

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of professional experience, including Big 4 consulting or equivalent Salesforce‑focused practice
• Deep knowledge of Salesforce Platform security, controls, and architecture
• Experience leading client-facing platform assessments and security engagements
• Strong pre‑sales skills and ability to shape solutions for customers
• Excellent executive communication and presence with C-suite stakeholders
• Certifications related to Salesforce security are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end security engagements for enterprise Salesforce environments
• Advise on security controls, governance frameworks, and compliance within Salesforce architecture
• Partner with account teams to drive pre‑sales discovery, scoping, and executive presentations
• Translate Salesforce platform mechanics into risk and compliance terms for executives
• Develop and refine security delivery methodologies and reusable assets
• Support thought leadership and go-to-market strategies for Salesforce security

Skills

Salesforce Platform

Security governance

Executive communication

Pre-sales

Tools

Salesforce Certifications

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a seasoned Security Practices Director to lead security engagements for enterprise Salesforce environments, guiding governance, controls, and compliance within the Salesforce Platform. You will collaborate with account teams, translate technical concepts for executives, and develop scalable security methodologies that align with Agentforce, Data Cloud, and core platform architecture.

The role requires 7–12+ years in security-focused roles, Big 4 experience preferred, and