This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Cybersecurity Engineering based in the United States.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and scaling enterprise cybersecurity and identity engineering capabilities across a global, highly regulated financial environment. You will define and execute the security engineering strategy, ensuring robust protection of critical infrastructure, applications, and sensitive client data. Operating at the intersection of engineering, risk, and compliance, you will lead 24/7 global cybersecurity and IAM operations while driving modernization through automation, Zero Trust principles, and cloud-native security practices. This role requires deep technical expertise paired with strong executive leadership, with accountability for both strategic direction and operational resilience. You will collaborate closely with product, technology, risk, audit, and compliance teams to ensure secure-by-design systems and regulatory alignment. This is a high-impact position where your leadership will directly influence global security posture, enterprise risk reduction, and the scalability of secure financial operations.
Based on 1,642 disclosed Security salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $142K/year, with most offers between $114K and $180K (10th–90th percentile: $92K–$215K).
This posting lists $250K–$350K, above the $142K market median.
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