Director – Digital Product Security and Operations

Job Overview

The Director of Digital Product Security and Operations will lead a global team responsible for the security, compliance, and operational excellence of our Digital Solutions offerings for Construction Technology. This leadership role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data while fostering a culture of collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.

• Champion Dev Ops & Operational Support practices:
  Identify and drive automation opportunities to streamline security and operational processes, advocate for and implement Infrastructure as Code and automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines, and implement a follow‑the‑sun operational support model.
• Foster collaboration and shared ownership:
  Break down silos between development, operations, and security team members, promote open communication and cross‑functional teamwork, and establish shared goals and accountability across teams.
• Lead technical security architecture:
  Design, develop, and oversee comprehensive security architectures for AWS Cloud environments, integrate security solutions such as Guard Duty, Security Hub, IAM, KMS, CSPM, SIEM, Wiz, and static code analysis tools, and lead the implementation of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Drive continuous learning and improvement:
  Foster a culture of experimentation, support team training and certifications, and stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Implement security and compliance strategies:
  Integrate security best practices into the Dev Sec Ops  lifecycle, lead security strategy for SOC2, NIST, ISO
  27001, and other regulatory certifications, and architect and oversee GRC processes, including risk assessments, policy development, and remediation tracking.
• Measure and optimize performance:
  Define and track key metrics to measure Dev Ops and security success, and use data to drive continuous improvement and optimize workflows.
• Manage incident response and vulnerability management:
  Develop and guide incident response plans, lead detection and investigation efforts, coordinate timely resolution and root cause analysis, and architect vulnerability management programs with regular assessments, penetration testing, and remediation.
• Enhance security awareness and enablement:
  Lead organization‑wide security awareness initiatives and training, and foster a culture of security through strategic communication and enablement.
• Maintain documentation and reporting:
  Define and maintain security architecture documentation, controls, incident records, and compliance activities, and prepare executive‑level reports for stakeholders and leadership.

• Undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or 6 years equivalent work experience in digital technologies).
• Advanced degrees or certifications in cybersecurity, cloud security, or digital technology are highly desirable.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in leading digital product security, cloud security architecture, Dev Ops, and operational support.
• Demonstrated experience leading global teams in cloud‑native software development and delivery environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Mastery of automation tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Highly desired to have a proven track record in achieving and maintaining compliance with SOC2, NIST, ISO
  27001, and similar standards.
• Strong background in incident response, vulnerability management, and GRC processes.
• Experience collaborating with external partners, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.

• Digital Product Mindset
• Collaboration / 1-Team
• Cybersecurity
• Modern Cloud Native Software Development

• Driving Digital Innovation
• Continuous Improvement
• Operating From a Global Perspective
• Relationship Building

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

The Salary range for this position is $ - $. The range may vary based on job level, geographic location, skills, qualifications, experience, and local wage requirements. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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