Director of Platform Security Engineering

Pax8

. Establish and execute a comprehensive platform security vision aligned with business objectives and risk management priorities .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading platform and application security programs, embedding security practices into software delivery workflows, and optimizing security tooling across cloud environments. Possesses strong communication and collaborative leadership skills to mentor teams and drive secure innovation.

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Platform Security LeadershipCloud-Native ArchitectureSecure Software DevelopmentThreat ModelingSecurity Metrics Development

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Hard Skills

Security ArchitectureVulnerability ManagementSecurity TestingSecure Coding PrinciplesRisk-Based Decision-MakingSecurity AnalyticsOperational ResilienceDevOps Operating ModelsSecurity Tooling OptimizationSoftware Delivery Processes

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCollaborative LeadershipMentoringInfluencing Technical AudiencesContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Cloud EnvironmentsSecurity FrameworksRisk ManagementEmerging TechnologiesHigh-Performing Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and execute a comprehensive platform security vision aligned with business objectives and risk management priorities
Define long-term security roadmaps supporting product innovation and scalable growth
Champion security as an accelerator rather than a blocker
Own the security posture of cloud-native platforms, services, data, and infrastructure
Improve security architecture, controls, and operational resilience
Evaluate emerging technologies and adopt practices that improve security effectiveness
Integrate security practices throughout software delivery processes
Guide engineering teams through secure design, threat assessment, testing, validation, and deployment
Ensure secure coding principles and security standards are consistently applied
Partner with professional services and engineering teams on secure software development and maintenance
Establish repeatable security frameworks for internal and customer-facing solutions
Develop security metrics, reporting frameworks, and executive dashboards
Use data-driven insights to assess risk, improve controls, and demonstrate program effectiveness
Provide leadership during security incidents and emerging threats
Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation, learning, and readiness
Recruit, mentor, and empower security and engineering professionals
Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and a high-performing culture
Develop future leaders and enable secure innovation across Pax8's technology ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated expertise leading platform, application, or product security programs within complex technology environments
Extensive experience embedding security practices into modern software delivery and engineering workflows
Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, secure development methodologies, and DevOps operating models
Proven capability implementing and optimizing security tooling across application, infrastructure, and cloud environments
Strong knowledge of threat modeling, vulnerability management, security testing, and secure software engineering principles
Experience leveraging security analytics, operational metrics, and risk-based decision-making to drive improvements
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive audiences alike
Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving environment while balancing strategic vision with operational execution
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience
Valid right to work in United States
Successful completion of pre-employment checks, including ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Open PTO
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
RTD EcoPass (eligible Colorado-based employees)
Extensive room for professional growth
Internal development hub
Learning & Development trainers
AI powered tools
Mentorship from "born in the cloud" mentors
Cross continent collaboration
Identity verification, reference requests and qualification checks for successful candidates