Director, Security Operations and Enterprise Security

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators who are focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

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Director, Security Operations & Enterprise Security

Join our dynamic Security team, responsible for protecting the organization’s people, data, and technology. As the Director of Security Operations & Enterprise Security, you'll report to the CISO and lead a high-performing team dedicated to protecting our customers, employees, and partners from cyber threats. You'll lead a technical team focused on detection and response, and partner cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, and other stakeholders to develop and implement scalable, frictionless security controls.

Your Impact

• Lead the development of a best-in-class detection and response program by streamlining incident response processes and enhancing threat detection in collaboration with Security and Engineering teams.
• Foster organizational resilience by building strong partnerships across the business and continuously improving incident preparedness.
• Collaborate with IT to implement seamless enterprise security controls across endpoints, networks, email, and SaaS environments.
• Oversee and evolve the Identity & Access Management (IAM) program to enhance governance and privileged access security.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain security tools across the company’s technology estate.
• Build and mentor a diverse, high-performing team of security professionals focused on knowledge sharing and growth.
• Establish and track security operations KPIs to drive operational excellence and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Your Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in security operations, detection and response, or enterprise security, including in SaaS/cloud environments.
• Proven expertise managing the full incident response lifecycle, from detection to resolution, including automation and threat intelligence integration.
• Strong track record of building modern enterprise security programs rooted in Zero Trust principles.
• Hands-on experience with IAM tools and concepts, such as SSO, MFA, PAM, RBAC/ABAC, PKI, LDAP, and just-in-time access.
• Technically adept and comfortable engaging directly with security tools and infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to advocate for your team and communicate with empathy and clarity.
• Experienced in building cross-functional relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in fast-paced, hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience managing complex incidents.
• Familiarity with security automation tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging 

Build your career in a place that thrives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day! 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

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