Senior Director, Information Security Engineering

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Senior Director, Attack Surface and Cloud Security Engineering

We are seeking a highly technical, strategic, and detail-oriented Senior Director of Cybersecurity Engineering to lead a specialized team dedicated to building the future of our automated defense. In this role, you will be responsible for the vision, architecture, and deployment of custom security automations that lessen manual toil, reduce our attack surface, and harden our cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate thrives in extremely dynamic environments and possesses the rare ability to bridge the gap between deep-tier engineering and executive strategy.

You are not just a manager; you are a builder who understands how to scale security through code, leveraging AWS and modern CI / CD patterns to stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape.

This position reports to the Head of Attack Surface Management and Security Architecture and is a part of the broader Global Attack Surface Management Team.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership : Define the roadmap for security automation and engineering, ensuring all custom-built tools align with the broader enterprise security strategy.

Team Empowerment : Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of security engineers and developers. Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Custom Automation Development : Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle (design, dev, test, deploy) of custom security tooling, automated remediation workflows, and internal security products.

Cloud Security Architecture : Direct the implementation of security controls within AWS , ensuring that "Security as Code" is integrated into every layer of our cloud footprint.

CI / CD Governance : Champion the integration of security into the DevOps pipeline, ensuring that automated scanning, linting, and policy-as-code are baked into the deployment process.

Operational Excellence : Maintain high standards for code quality and documentation. Ensure all automations are resilient, observable, and easily maintainable.

Technical Communication : Distill highly complex technical risks and architectural designs into clear, concise briefings for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.

Technical Communication : Distill highly complex technical risks and architectural designs into clear, concise briefings for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.

Job Requirements

Leadership Experience : 8+ years of experience leading technical teams, with a proven track record of delivering complex security or cloud engineering projects.

Technical Mastery : Deep hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, IAM, GuardDuty, CloudTrail) and modern development practices.

Automation & Dev : Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, or similar) and a "developer-first" mindset toward security.

Pipeline Expertise : Expert-level understanding of CI / CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).

Organizational Prowess : Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams in an environment that changes daily.

Communication : Ability to articulate technical concepts with extreme clarity and brevity, whether in a deep-dive engineering review or a Board-level presentation.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position :

184,300.00 - 225,700.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location : Remote -Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth :

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include :

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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