Director, Security Engineering jobs in United States
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North · 1 day ago

Director, Security Engineering

North is a company committed to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through end-to-end payment solutions. They are seeking a Director of Security Engineering to define strategies for security automation, lead the lifecycle of security tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices.

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Growth Opportunities
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Responsibilities

Define and execute enterprise strategies for Log Management, SIEM, and AI-driven automation, ensuring architectures support scalable data ingestion, real-time threat detection, and alignment with business objectives
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle (from design to deployment) of automated workflows, SOAR playbooks, and response scripts to streamline incident handling and maximize operational efficiency
Oversee the testing, validation, and continuous tuning of security controls, utilizing AI/ML and advanced analytics to reduce false positives, enhance detection accuracy, and optimize system performance
Drive cross-functional collaboration with DevOps and IT teams to embed security automation best practices into CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments, and enterprise infrastructure
Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to quantify program efficacy, demonstrate ROI, and drive data-informed continuous improvement

Qualification

Security EngineeringData ScienceMachine LearningSIEMSOARDevOpsIncident ResponseCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (6+ years of experience in DevOps)
Experience acting as a Product Owner, Lead Engineer or Principal Architect for security tools, managing the full lifecycle of internal security software or scripts (SDLC)
Practical experience applying Data Science, Machine Learning models or AI to cybersecurity problems
Experience integrating security tools with enterprise systems and CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of security operations and incident response processes
Strong technical background in security tooling, SIEM, SOAR, EDR technologies, and detection engineering principles

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Flexible Paid Time Off
401(k) + Match
Mental Health Support & Well-Being Program
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
Education Assistance
Company-funded Lifestyle Spending Account

Company

North provides payment processing solutions such as credit, debit, check conversion, guarantee and loyalty card solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Marc Gardner
Founder, President & CEO
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Gordon Rimac
CTO
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