Director of Security Engineering

Abnormal Security

. Serve as deputy to the CISO and act with full authority in the CISO's absence .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $214,200 - $308,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in security and software engineering, with a strong focus on AWS cloud security architecture, cross-functional leadership, and compliance standards. Capable of translating technical risks into business strategies while building and managing high-performing security teams.

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AWS Cloud Security ArchitectureSecurity Team ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipCompliance Standards (FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001)Software Engineering Background

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringDetection EngineeringIdentity and Access ManagementVulnerability ManagementModern SDLC SecurityKubernetesAutomationOutcome MeasurementAI/ML SecurityMulti-Account Governance

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationExecutive PresenceAsynchronous Alignment

Tools & Technologies

AWS OrganizationsSecure-By-Default PlatformsPaved-Path Platforms

Industry Keywords

Security OperationsSecurity Engineering RoadmapPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningTechnical Risk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetesSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as deputy to the CISO and act with full authority in the CISO's absence
Represent the security organization to executives, customers, and regulators
Lead, coach, and grow managers and senior engineers across Security Engineering and Security Operations
Own the security engineering roadmap covering AWS-first cloud security architecture, detection and response, identity, vulnerability management, and secure-by-default platform investments
Drive cross-functional programs with Engineering, IT, and Product, including AI security governance, data perimeter controls, and federal compliance initiatives
Set and defend engineering standards for the security organization, emphasizing everything as code, automation, and outcome measurement
Build hiring pipelines and raise hiring standards
Own performance management, promotion cases, and succession planning
Translate technical risk into business terms for executives and the board
Translate business priorities into a coherent security strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in security or software engineering
4+ years managing security teams
Experience managing managers of managers or equivalent scope, ideally
Genuine software engineering background with production software delivery experience
Proven record of building and scaling high-performing security teams
Deep technical fluency in AWS organizations and multi-account governance, Kubernetes, identity and access, detection engineering, and modern SDLC security
Demonstrated cross-functional leadership with engineering leaders
Strong written communication and ability to drive alignment asynchronously
Executive presence and ability to present to C-level leadership, customers, and auditors
Experience with paved-path or secure-by-default platforms, ideally
Experience with FedRAMP, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 compliance-driven environments, ideally
Experience securing AI/ML systems or governing AI adoption at scale, ideally
Experience operating where security headcount was scarce and automation was necessary to scale, ideally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus or incentive compensation eligibility
Equity eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package
Pre-employment checks in line with prevailing legislation and Abnormal AI policies