Director, Security Architecture and Engineering

What You’ll Do

• Lead the transformation of security architecture and engineering capabilities, elevating organisational maturity across cybersecurity and infrastructure.
• Drive delivery of key initiatives, including major cybersecurity and technology programs, ensuring projects reach clear, successful outcomes.
• Oversee cloud and infrastructure environments (Azure, AWS), application support, and security engineering practices.
• Translate enterprise security strategy into actionable roadmaps, standards, and implementation plans.
• Embed secure‑by‑design and DevSecOps principles across systems, platforms, and workflows.
• Champion automation to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing leadership team (3–5 direct reports) across security engineering, NOC, and help desk functions.
• Strengthen operational performance within global support functions, driving accountability and service improvement.
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships to align stakeholders and create shared ownership of outcomes.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure success and continuously improve delivery and processes.
• Provide technical leadership on emerging threats, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience managing and scaling technical teams (typically 10+ people over multiple years).
• Proven ability to deliver complex cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives—not just design them.
• Strong background in cloud engineering and security (AWS, Azure) and modern infrastructure environments.
• Deep expertise across key security domains (IAM, network security, monitoring, encryption, cloud security, A/V, mobility).
• Experience driving automation and process improvement within engineering or security functions.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds alignment, influence, and trust across teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Experience operating in environments undergoing transformation or change.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001 is beneficial but optional.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, cloud security) are beneficial but optional.

Benefits

Expected salary range: $122,300 - $163,100 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position.

Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

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