Director, Security Engineering

Safety National•Saint Louis, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Safety National, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose! Since 1942, we’ve been an industry leader, valuing integrity, teamwork, and stability while providing competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, career growth opportunities, and flexible work options that promote balance. With tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and a strong community impact, we invest in your success—both personally and professionally. Ready to grow with us? Apply today! Follow this link to view all of our available careers and apply: https://www.safetynational.com/careers-page/ 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. Role Description: 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise security engineering capabilities with a strong emphasis on cloud security, identity security, and platform engineering.
Own the security engineering roadmap, driving innovation through automation, integration, and scalable solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.
Collaborate closely with infrastructure, application, and architecture teams to embed secure-by-design principles into platforms and delivery pipelines.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing security engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Evaluate emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements to guide strategic decisions that strengthen the company’s overall security posture while ensuring alignment with enterprise risk and compliance standards.