Nordstrom · 1 month ago
Senior Principal Engineer - Cybersecurity (Hybrid - Seattle)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $332K/yr
12+ years expNordstrom is a leading retail company seeking a visionary enterprise security leader to define organizational direction and industry-leading practices for platform security. The role involves establishing foundational security principles and governance frameworks to secure platforms across Nordstrom's technology ecosystem.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Define and evangelize the long-term platform security vision aligned with enterprise technology strategy and business objectives
Establish organization-wide platform security principles, standards, and governance frameworks that influence technology decisions at the highest levels
Drive Executive level platform security strategy discussions, translating complex technical security concepts into business risk and opportunity
Lead cross-functional security transformation initiatives that fundamentally reshape how Nordstrom approaches platform security
Architect enterprise-wide security solutions for emerging and disruptive technologies (genAI, edge computing, decentralized systems)
Develop comprehensive reference architectures and security patterns that become organizational standards across all technology domains
Pioneer innovative security approaches that position Nordstrom as an industry leader in platform security practices
Influence vendor roadmaps and industry standards through thought leadership and strategic partnerships
Quantify and communicate platform security investments in terms of business risk reduction, revenue protection, and competitive advantage
Develop sophisticated security measurement frameworks that demonstrate clear ROI and business value to executive leadership
Lead security risk modeling for enterprise-critical platform decisions with multi-million dollar business implications
Balance security requirements with business velocity, establishing practical risk-based approaches for the organization
Mentor Principal Engineers, Architects, and senior technical leaders across cybersecurity and technology organizations
Build and elevate platform security engineering capability across Nordstrom through advisory, coaching, and knowledge sharing
Represent Nordstrom externally through speaking engagements, publications, and industry collaboration
Influence hiring strategies and organizational design for platform security capabilities
Enterprise security architecture strategy for quantum-ready cryptographic transitions across all platforms
Organization-wide security frameworks for responsible AI deployment with integrated risk management
Multi-year platform security roadmap with business case justification
Industry-recognized thought leadership (conference presentations, whitepapers, patents) on emerging platform security challenges
Cross-industry collaboration initiatives establishing platform security standards or best practices
Qualification
Required
12+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ years leading enterprise-level security architecture initiatives
Demonstrated track record of defining security strategy that influenced organizational direction at Fortune 500 or equivalent scale
Proven ability to drive consensus and adoption of security standards across diverse technical and business stakeholders
History of mentoring senior technical talent and elevating organizational security capabilities
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field; Master's Degree strongly preferred
Preferred
Published thought leadership (patents, peer-reviewed publications, industry presentations) in platform security
Experience advising C-suite or Board of Directors on technology security strategy
Track record of influencing industry standards or vendor security capabilities
Experience in regulated retail, financial services, or similarly complex enterprise environments
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
401k
Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
PTO accruals
Holidays
Company
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is an online fashion retailer that specializes in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$969.45MKey Investors
Ryan CohenEl Puerto de Liverpool
2024-12-23Acquired
2023-02-03Post Ipo Equity
2022-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $294.45M
Leadership Team
Erik Nordstrom
Chief Executive Officer
Alexis DePree
Chief Operating Officer
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