Director, Security Engineering

Description

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This opportunity is in the Information Technology department

As the company's largest department, I.T. is responsible for supporting both ongoing operations and our next innovative project. Information technology is prioritized, allowing us to partner with colleagues to securely enable and support new capabilities every day. Utilizing a diverse set of technologies, like Guidewire, Salesforce, Java, C#/.NET, Mule, and Azure, the available career opportunities continue to grow rapidly. Our department consists of agile teams where individual contributions are recognized, and career advancement is nurtured.

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. You will collaborate closely with infrastructure, application, and architecture teams to embed secure-by-design principles into platforms and delivery pipelines. Your leadership will directly influence how security is integrated into the organization's technology ecosystem.

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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…