Director, Security Engineer

Capital One

. Lead multiple teams of security engineers building and scaling enterprise security platforms and tooling .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $244,700 - $307,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in enterprise-scale security architecture, cloud security engineering, and security automation. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor future security leaders, and influence technology roadmaps while championing security innovation and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise-Scale Security ArchitectureCloud Security EngineeringCI/CD Security IntegrationIAM and Data ProtectionPeople Management Experience

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Hard Skills

CybersecuritySecurity AutomationInfrastructure ResilienceApplication SecuritySoftware DevelopmentVulnerability ManagementNetwork Security TechnologiesInfrastructure as CodeServerless ComputingTechnical Strategy Execution

Soft Skills

MentorshipStrategic Decision-MakingInfluencing StakeholdersContinuous ImprovementOperational Excellence

Tools & Technologies

IAM ToolsEndpoint SecurityCloud Posture ManagementSecurity ToolsRisk Intelligence

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPAWS Security SpecialtyCIDPROGIAC Cloud Security

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity CommunitySecurity EngineeringSecure Design PrinciplesTechnology LifecyclesEmerging Threats

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityJavaJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple teams of security engineers building and scaling enterprise security platforms and tooling
Establish the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for security automation, detection, and infrastructure resilience
Partner with product and engineering executives to embed secure design principles across technology lifecycles
Oversee programs strengthening IAM, data protection, and cloud posture management capabilities
Translate strategic security objectives into actionable engineering priorities and measurable outcomes
Champion security innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across engineering domains
Develop future security leaders through mentorship, structured growth plans, and strategic decision-making exposure
Serve as technical authority for emerging threats, translating risk intelligence into architectural blueprints and proactive mitigations
Stay connected to the broader security engineering community and contribute to industry knowledge

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
At least 9 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 5 years of experience designing or implementing enterprise-scale security architecture in cloud environments
At least 5 years of people management experience
Bachelor's Degree preferred
5+ years of experience building specialization and expertise in a focused discipline of cybersecurity preferred
7+ years of experience with CI/CD security integration, infrastructure as code, or serverless computing preferred
8+ years of experience with security tools such as IAM, endpoint, vulnerability management or network security technologies preferred
10+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure security engineering preferred
10+ years of experience leading security engineering or platform teams in large-scale environments preferred
Proven ability to define and execute technical strategy aligned to organization risk appetite
Proven expertise in enterprise-scale architecture, automation, and secure systems design
Experience advising executive stakeholders and influencing technology roadmaps
Recognized thought leader or contributor to security engineering communities
One or more professional certifications: CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, CIDPRO or GIAC Cloud Security preferred
Experience in application security and software development in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer immigration-related support for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them