Sr. Director, Security Engineering (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Sr. Director, Security Engineering (Cybersecurity): Shaping and leading hirify.global’s enterprise security engineering vision, advancing the platforms, tooling, and systems that protect people, products, and data. Focus on automation, innovation, and engineering excellence to elevate protection and align with hirify.global’s mission.

Location: Flexible work environment with remote options, hybrid schedules, and flexible hours.

Salary: 238,240.00 - 327,580.00 USD (SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, securing how people, data and AI agents connect across email, cloud and collaboration tools.

What you will do

• Define and implement the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for hirify.global’s security engineering function, aligned with company objectives and emerging threats.
• Establish and evolve enterprise security architecture, ensuring secure design across infrastructure, applications, and identity systems.
• Drive the design and build of scalable detection, response, and automation platforms that enable continuous visibility and protection across hirify.global’s environment.
• Integrate industry-leading DevSecOps practices, security automation, and zero-trust principles into the broader technology ecosystem.
• Build, lead, and mentor a global team of security engineers and managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or software engineering, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading large-scale security engineering programs or cloud security operations in SaaS or enterprise environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), identity systems, detection platforms, and industry-leading automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and cutting-edge observability systems.
• Track record of building resilient systems, leading through change, and influencing across executive teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in the cybersecurity or SaaS sector.
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Committed to the growth and development of team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities.
• Flexible work environment with remote options, hybrid schedules, and flexible hours.
• Annual wellness and community outreach days.
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities.