Sr. Director, Security Software Engineering – Direct-Hire/FTE – Remote (US/EST)

Title: Sr. Director, Security Software Engineering
Location: Remote
Duration: Direct-Hire/FTE
Compensation: $280,000-300,000 Annual Base Salary
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Job Description:
Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you'll build and lead a security engineering team that fundamentally changes how we approach software security. By embedding security practices into the earliest stages of development, your team will help developers catch and address potential issues when they're easiest to fix. This role sits at the heart of our engineering organization, reflecting our commitment to making security an essential part of how we build software.

Your team will implement systematic, bottom-up threat modelling practices, guiding development groups in identifying security challenges before developing solutions. Working as trusted advisors, your engineers will review designs and provide hands-on consultation, focusing particularly on application security. This consultative approach means partnering with development teams early and often, ensuring that security becomes a natural part of the development process rather than a hurdle to overcome.

The team will drive cultural transformation by helping development groups understand and embed zero trust principles into their daily work. Through education and hands-on guidance, security will become fundamental to our development practices.
Through ongoing consultation, analysis, and discovery efforts with development teams, you will identify entire classes of security defects and vulnerabilities across the organization. These insights will shape strategic recommendations for the Chief Engineer, CTO, and other senior partners, outlining how to address these challenges at scale. Success in this role means creating a team that finds security problems and shapes enterprise-wide solutions that strengthen our security. 

Skillset / Experience:
Team Building and Leadership
Build and lead a team of 3-4 security engineers, focusing on recruitment, mentoring, and aligning team efforts with the companies security objectives.
Security Architecture and Implementation
Implement shift-left security practices and zero trust principles across the development lifecycle. Drive the integration of security controls early in the SDLC and establish security tools and processes that support these principles.
Strategic Analysis and Planning
Identify entire classes of security defects and vulnerabilities through systematic analysis of development practices and security incidents. Develop comprehensive security strategies and recommendations for executive leadership on addressing these challenges at scale. Create and manage security budgets while tracking key metrics that demonstrate security improvement.
Threat Modeling
Develop and mature threat modeling practices across development teams. Train stakeholders in threat modeling techniques and integrate these practices into the development lifecycle.
Security Consultancy and Education
Provide security guidance across departments, focusing on application security. Develop and deliver security awareness programs while acting as a security champion throughout the organization.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES)

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• In-depth understanding of modern security practices, including ShiftLeft, Zero-Trust, and threat modeling
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing security teams
• Strong background in application security, cloud security, and secure software development practices
• Experience with purple team operations and offensive security techniques
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) preferred

YOU (Behavioral SKILLS/COMPETENCIES)

• Visionary mindset with the ability to anticipate and prepare for emerging security threats
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively about security challenges
• Collaborative approach, with experience working across different departments and levels of an organization
• Passion for staying current with the latest security trends, tools, and methodologies
• Experience in the entertainment or ticketing industry is a plus

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
 
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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