Director, Cybersecurity Engineering

Location: US remote
Reports to: CISO

About the company

Convera is one of the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments companies in the world. Leveraging decades of industry expertise to deliver smarter money movements, Convera is committed to ensuring that our customers capture more value with every transaction.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Cybersecurity Engineering to lead the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise cybersecurity and identity management controls across a global, highly regulated financial environment. This role is responsible for advancing Convera’s cybersecurity engineering capabilities, leading a global team with 24x7x365 operational requirements including the Cybersecurity Operations and Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams, and ensuring robust protection of our assets and client data.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong people leadership, and a track record of operating at scale in complex, regulated environments. This role reports to the CISO and is a full-time remote position.

In this role you will

• Lead and evolve the enterprise cybersecurity engineering program, aligning with business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
• Define and execute security architecture, engineering standards, and roadmaps to mature cybersecurity toolsets across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and data.
• Drive adoption of modern security practices including Zero Trust, secure-by-design, and automation including AI.
• Lead engineering teams responsible for deploying and maintaining cybersecurity engineering controls including but not limited to endpoint detection and response (EDR), security information event management (SIEM), cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP), firewalls, and the suite of Vulnerability Detection and Management controls
• Lead engineering teams responsible for deploying and maintaining Identity & Access management controls including but not limited to directory services, privileged access management solutions, Multi-factor Authentication services, VPN, and Password Managers.
• Own global Cybersecurity Engineering and Identity Management strategy.
• Work across teams in Product and Tech to secure our Product Development Lifecycle
• Promote engineering excellence, automation, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Ensure availability, resilience, and scalability of security services globally.
• Work with Cybersecurity Program management to ensure controls are followed and pass regulatory audits, and support audits, regulatory exams, and remediation efforts.
• Partner closely with Risk, Audit, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to financial regulatory requirements.
• Support incident response efforts as required 24x7x365 with a globally dispersed team and operations schedule.
• Work across our supply chain to ensure secure remote access for required Vendors and Contractors
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cyber risk, identity strategy, and security investments.

People Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across cybersecurity engineering and IAM.
• Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic partnerships.

About You:

• 10+ years of experience in security engineering and operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP, or other industry recognized security certification(s) are preferred.
• Have experience with all the common cybersecurity and IAM solutions reference in the role requirements
• Have engineering leadership experience at large, complex, and regulated organizations (financial services preferred)
• Familiar working with industry-standard regulatory requirements (SOC2, PCI, ISO 27001, etc.) and technical standards (CIS, NIST, STIG, etc.)
• Proven experience managing global teams and security operations at scale.
• Deep knowledge and experience managing cybersecurity in the Cloud
• Experience deploying AI solutions automating cybersecurity operations.
• Experience implementing and leading a Zero Trust program preferred.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.
• Strong communication and executive presence.
• Proven ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders.

Pay Transparency Statement

Convera is committed to pay transparency and equity in accordance with applicable U.S. state and local laws. For this position, the expected base salary range is $205,000 - $290,000 per year, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. We use a tiered geographic pay system to ensure fairness across regions. Candidates in high-cost areas may receive higher offers within the posted range.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Wellness programs and mental health resources

Final compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process and may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs.