Director Security Engineering

Stamford, CT 06901 | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 01/09/2026 Industry: Information Technology Pay Rate: 190000-200000

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Director of Information Security Engineering & Architecture to define and lead the enterprise security engineering and architecture strategy across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and platforms. This role provides technical vision, architectural governance, and hands-on leadership to ensure security is embedded into system design, engineering practices, and technology modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate is both a strategic leader and a technically credible security architect with deep experience across multi-cloud, hybrid environments, and diverse technology stacks.

 

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Technical Vision

  • Define and own the enterprise information security architecture aligned with business objectives and risk posture.
  • Establish security reference architectures, standards, patterns, and roadmaps across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and data.
  • Ensure security-by-design principles are embedded throughout engineering and technology initiatives.

Security Engineering Leadership

  • Lead security engineering teams responsible for building, integrating, and operating security controls and platforms.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of security solutions across IAM, network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and application security.
  • Guide secure system design across on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Cloud & Platform Security

  • Define cloud security strategy, including identity, network segmentation, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
  • Partner with cloud and infrastructure teams to ensure secure architecture for modern platforms, containers, and SaaS solutions.
  • Drive adoption of DevSecOps and secure CI/CD practices.

Governance, Standards & Risk Alignment

  • Establish and enforce security architecture governance and design review processes.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, SOC 2, PCI as applicable).
  • Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to align architecture with enterprise risk management.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing security engineering and architecture teams.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, IT, and engineering stakeholders.
  • Communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in information security, with significant experience in security engineering and architecture leadership.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing security architecture across multi-platform and multi-cloud environments.
  • Strong hands-on background in cloud security, infrastructure security, and enterprise platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to define technical vision and translate it into executable engineering roadmaps.
  • Experience leading and mentoring senior engineers and architects.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in large enterprise or highly regulated environments.
  • Deep knowledge of modern security architectures, zero trust, and defense-in-depth models.
  • Experience with DevSecOps, container security, and modern application architectures.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, or equivalent.
  • Experience partnering closely with enterprise architecture and platform engineering teams.

Additional Information

At Top Prospect Group, we believe in building lasting relationships with candidates. We support your job search journey, from resume building to interview preparation. Our goal is to help you meet your professional goals and maximize your growth. Our team of experienced recruiters takes a personalized approach to help you identify opportunities that align with your skills, interests, and career aspirations. We work closely with you to understand your unique needs and preferences, whether you're looking for a temporary contract or a permanent placement.

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