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Director, Platform Security Engineering and Operations

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$165k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead enterprise security platforms including zero-trust, SASE/SSE, vulnerability management, and AI guardrails to ensure secure, resilient, and audit-ready outcomes.

Role type

Director, Platform Security Engineering and Operations

Builds

Enterprise security platforms (IPS, UVM, SASE/SSE, SWG, CASB, AI gateway controls) and operational runbooks

Domain

Financial Services / Cybersecurity / Cloud Security

Required skills

Enterprise security platform leadership, Zero-trust architecture, SASE/SSE platforms, Vulnerability management, Cloud security, Network security, AI security guardrails, Regulatory compliance (PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA), Team strategy and governance

Preferred skills

Financial services experience, Globally distributed team leadership, Platform modernization

Technologies

ServiceNow, Next-gen firewalls, SASE/SSE, CASB, AI Gateway, UVM

Responsibilities

Lead and develop security engineering teams; Define technical direction for security tools; Establish engineering standards and operating models; Coordinate cross-functional security initiatives; Ensure audit and regulatory support; Lead investment recommendations and tool rationalization

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight