Director, Security Engineering

This opportunity is in the Information Technology department

As the Director of Security Engineering, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and advancing the organization’s cybersecurity posture. Reporting to the CISO, you will lead the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise security engineering capabilities with a strong emphasis on cloud security, identity security, and platform engineering. In this role, you will own the security engineering roadmap, driving innovation through automation, integration, and scalable solutions across cloud and hybrid environments, and collaborate closely with infrastructure, application, and architecture teams to embed secure‑by‑design principles into platforms and delivery pipelines.

You will also build, mentor, and scale a high‑performing security engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. By evaluating emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements, you will guide strategic decisions that strengthen the company’s overall security posture while ensuring alignment with enterprise risk and compliance standards.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field is preferred

• 10 or more years of experience in information security, including significant experience in security engineering or architecture
• 5 or more years of experience in a leadership role, managing teams and driving strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud security, identity and access management, infrastructure as code, automation, and Zero Trust principles
• Strong knowledge of security architecture, engineering practices, and secure design across cloud, network, and hybrid environments
• Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, EDR, SIEM, IAM, CSPM, and vulnerability management tools
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, NYDFS, CCPA), and risk management practices
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver complex security initiatives in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex security concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
• This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd. Saint Louis, MO. All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or GIAC
• Experience in the property & casualty insurance industry
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and ITIL
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align security initiatives to organizational goals

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution.

We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company-paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well‑being programs.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. The target base salary range for this position is $146,300 to $189,200. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.