Director, Cybersecurity Engineering

<p><strong>Director, Cybersecurity Engineering</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> US remote<br><strong>Reports to:</strong> CISO</p> <p><strong>About the company</strong></p> <p>Convera is one of the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments companies in the world. &nbsp;Leveraging decades of industry expertise to deliver smarter money movements, Convera is committed to ensuring that our customers capture more value with every transaction.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></p> <p>We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Cybersecurity Engineering to lead the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise cybersecurity and identity management controls across a global, highly regulated financial environment. This role is responsible for advancing Convera’s cybersecurity engineering capabilities, leading a global team with 24x7x365 operational requirements including the Cybersecurity Operations and Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams, and ensuring robust protection of our assets and client data.</p> <p>The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong people leadership, and a track record of operating at scale in complex, regulated environments. This role reports to the CISO and is a full-time remote position.</p> <p><strong>In this role you will </strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and evolve the enterprise cybersecurity engineering program, aligning with business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Define and execute security architecture, engineering standards, and roadmaps to mature cybersecurity toolsets across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and data.</li> <li>Drive adoption of modern security practices including Zero Trust, secure-by-design, and automation including AI.</li> <li>Lead engineering teams responsible for deploying and maintaining cybersecurity engineering controls including but not limited to endpoint detection and response (EDR), security information event management (SIEM), cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP), firewalls, and the suite of Vulnerability Detection and Management controls</li> <li>Lead engineering teams responsible for deploying and maintaining Identity &amp; Access management controls including but not limited to directory services, privileged access management solutions, Multi-factor Authentication services, VPN, and Password Managers.</li> <li>Own global Cybersecurity Engineering and Identity Management strategy.</li> <li>Work across teams in Product and Tech to secure our Product Development Lifecycle</li> <li>Promote engineering excellence, automation, and DevSecOps best practices.</li> <li>Ensure availability, resilience, and scalability of security services globally.</li> <li>Work with Cybersecurity Program management to ensure controls are followed and pass regulatory audits, and support audits, regulatory exams, and remediation efforts.</li> <li>Partner closely with Risk, Audit, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to financial regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Support incident response efforts as required 24x7x365 with a globally dispersed team and operations schedule.</li> <li>Work across our supply chain to ensure secure remote access for required Vendors and Contractors</li> <li>Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cyber risk, identity strategy, and security investments.</li> </ul> <p><strong>People Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across cybersecurity engineering and IAM.</li> <li>Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic partnerships.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You:</strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience in security engineering and operations.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).</li> <li>Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP, or other industry recognized security certification(s) are preferred.</li> <li>Have experience with all the common cybersecurity and IAM solutions reference in the role requirements</li> <li>Have engineering leadership experience at large, complex, and regulated organizations (financial services preferred)</li> <li>Familiar working with industry-standard regulatory requirements (SOC2, PCI, ISO 27001, etc.) and technical standards (CIS, NIST, STIG, etc.)</li> <li>Proven experience managing global teams and security operations at scale.</li> <li>Deep knowledge and experience managing cybersecurity in the Cloud</li> <li>Experience deploying AI solutions automating cybersecurity operations.</li> <li>Experience implementing and leading a Zero Trust program preferred.</li> <li>Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.</li> <li>Strong communication and executive presence.</li> <li>Proven ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Transparency Statement</strong></p> <p>Convera is committed to pay transparency and equity in accordance with applicable U.S. state and local laws. For this position, the expected base salary range is&nbsp;<strong>$205,000 - $290,000 </strong>per year, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. We use a tiered geographic pay system to ensure fairness across regions. Candidates in high-cost areas may receive higher offers within the posted range.</p> <p>We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:</p> <ul> <li>Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)</li> <li>Retirement savings plan</li> <li>Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave</li> <li>Wellness programs and mental health resources</li> </ul> <p>Final compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process and may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>