Director of Security Engineering

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Director of Security Engineering to lead critical security initiatives with a focus on Fraud Prevention, Security Program Governance, and Cloud Security Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the security cloud engineering strategy, emphasizing fraud prevention and program governance
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native fraud detection and prevention systems, integrating fraud controls into application development lifecycles
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of security cloud engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS/Azure/GCP Security Specialty)
• Strong understanding of security principles, including network security, application security, and compliance frameworks
• Ability to work cross-functionally to ensure priorities are set and overall risk is addressed