This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Security Engineering in the United States.
This role sits at the intersection of security strategy, engineering excellence, and automation at enterprise scale. As Director of Security Engineering, you will lead the design and execution of advanced security architectures that enable real-time threat detection and intelligent response. You will guide teams in building and optimizing AI-driven security workflows while embedding security deeply into cloud, DevOps, and CI/CD environments. Operating in a highly collaborative and fast-moving context, you will translate complex technical challenges into scalable, resilient solutions. Your impact will be measurable, data-driven, and directly tied to operational efficiency and risk reduction. This role requires strong technical depth, architectural vision, and the ability to lead security innovation across the organization.
Accountabilities:
- Define and execute enterprise-level strategies for log management, SIEM platforms, and AI-powered security automation, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with business objectives
- Lead the full lifecycle of security engineering initiatives, including the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of SOAR playbooks, automated workflows, and response scripts
- Oversee continuous testing, validation, and tuning of detection and response systems, leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to reduce false positives and improve accuracy
- Partner closely with DevOps, IT, and engineering teams to integrate security automation and detection capabilities into cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise infrastructure
- Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs and operational metrics to demonstrate program effectiveness, quantify ROI, and drive continuous improvement
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with at least 6 years of hands-on DevOps experience
- Proven experience acting as a Product Owner, Lead Engineer, or Principal Architect for security tooling, managing internal security software or automation through the full SDLC
- Practical experience applying data science, machine learning models, or AI techniques to cybersecurity use cases
- Strong background integrating security tools with enterprise platforms and CI/CD pipelines
- Solid understanding of security operations, detection engineering, and incident response processes
- Deep technical expertise in SIEM, SOAR, EDR technologies, and modern security tooling
- Ability to operate effectively in an Eastern Time Zone–aligned working environment
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Mental health support and well-being programs
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Education assistance programs
- Company-funded lifestyle spending account
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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