Head of Security Engineering

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Dallas, TX / $200000 - $235000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

$200000 - $235000

Location

LOCATION

Dallas, TX

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

HEAD OF SECURITY ENGINEERING - GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

ONSITE - DALLAS FORT- WORTH METROPLEX

SALARY: $200,000 - $235,000 + BONUS + EQUITY

SECURITY ENGINEERING MANAGER

We're seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented leader to join our global IT team as Head of Security Engineering. This role is central to advancing our cybersecurity program-driving strategy, execution, and optimization of our security engineering services and tool stack.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and execute the enterprise security architecture and engineering strategy, leveraging NIST frameworks and Zero Trust principles.
  • Partner across teams to embed security-by-design, least privilege, and defense-in-depth into solutions, integrating SAST/DAST tools for continuous secure development.
  • Lead the delivery and optimization of security tools and architecture, including next-gen SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) for real-time threat detection and analytics.
  • Automate and enhance incident response using SOAR to streamline detection, remediation, and playbook execution.
  • Continuously improve processes, governance, and cloud-native protections-particularly within AWS environments.
  • Translate business risks into scalable, practical security solutions that exceed compliance requirements.
  • Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing security engineering team.
  • Use data-driven insights (from SIEM, SOAR, and AWS metrics) to monitor and strengthen security posture.

SKILLS

  • Passion for cybersecurity innovation and automation (SOAR, Zero Trust, cloud security).
  • Proven success designing and implementing secure architectures across enterprise applications, networks, and AWS.
  • Deep expertise in Splunk SIEM, NIST CSF, and Zero Trust implementation.
  • Hands-on experience with secure code analysis (SAST/DAST) and DevSecOps automation in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong communicator who can simplify complex security topics for diverse audiences.
  • Knowledge of compliance standards (PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX) and advanced threat defense.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • 5+ years designing and implementing enterprise security solutions (SIEM, AWS, SOAR).
  • 3+ years leading security engineering or operations teams, integrating modern security tooling.
  • Experience applying NIST and Zero Trust frameworks and communicating risks across functions.
  • Commitment to integrity, compliance, and excellence in hybrid/multicloud environments.

CONTACT

Chris Williams
He/Him/His

Internal Recruitment Consultant

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