Senior Principal Engineer - Cybersecurity

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking an Enterprise Security Leader responsible for defining the platform security vision and architecture. The role involves shaping long-term security strategy, mentoring senior technical leaders, and advising executive leadership on risk and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years in cybersecurity, a proven track record in defining security strategy, and experience with multi-cloud security solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ years leading enterprise-level security architecture initiatives.
• Proven track record defining security strategy at large enterprises.
• Experience with multi-cloud security, Zero Trust, and container orchestration security.

Responsibilities

• Define and evangelize a long-term platform security vision and governance frameworks.
• Architect enterprise-wide security solutions for cloud and emerging technologies.
• Mentor and develop senior engineers and technical leaders in platform security practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Enterprise security architecture

Multi-cloud security

Zero Trust principles

Risk modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SIEM

SOAR

DevSecOps

Job description

Summary

Enterprise security leader responsible for defining Nordstrom's platform security vision, architecture, and governance across multi-cloud and emerging technology environments. The role shapes long-term security strategy, drives cross-functional transformation, and advises executive leadership on risk, compliance, and security investments. Serves as a mentor to senior technical leaders and represents the company externally on platform security matters.

Responsibilities

• Define and evangelize a long-term platform security vision, principles, and governance frameworks across the enterprise.
• Architect enterprise-wide security solutions and reference architectures for cloud, container, AI/ML, and emerging technologies.
• Lead cross-functional security transformation initiatives and influence vendor and industry roadmaps.
• Quantify security investments, model business risk, and present strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Mentor and develop senior engineers, architects, and technical leaders in platform security practices.
• Drive adoption of standards such as Zero Trust, secure infrastructure‑as‑code, and advanced threat modeling across technology teams.

Requirements

• 12+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ years leading enterprise‑level security architecture initiatives.
• Proven track record defining security strategy at large enterprises and driving consensus across technical and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi‑cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), Zero Trust, DevSecOps, SIEM/SOAR/XDR, and container orchestration security.
• Demonstrated ability to model risk, justify security investments, and communicate complex technical concepts to executive audiences.