Vice President Security Engineering

Overview:

The Vice President of Security Engineering will lead the company’s cloud, infrastructure, and end to end security engineering functions, with responsibility for securing all aspects of our cloud, infrastructure, platform, and services. This senior leadership role requires a strong technical background in cloud technologies, security engineering, and industry best practices, along with the ability to drive strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the highest levels of security, compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will be a skilled leader with a deep understanding of cloud environments, cybersecurity best practices, and the ability to scale security engineering efforts across a growing organization.

Scope & What You'll Be Doing:

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Define and lead the cloud security engineering strategy to ensure the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align cloud security initiatives with broader business and technology goals.
  • Drive innovation in cloud security, leveraging emerging technologies and methodologies to continuously enhance our cloud security posture.
• Cloud Security Architecture:
  • Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of security controls for cloud environments, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
  • Ensure that security is integrated into the entire cloud development lifecycle, including secure code practices, secure configuration management, and vulnerability management.
  • Develop and enforce best practices for cloud security, ensuring alignment with industry standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Risk Management & Compliance:
  • Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks associated with cloud-based systems and services.
  • Work closely with legal, compliance, and regulatory teams to ensure that all cloud environments meet applicable security standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide strategic oversight for audits, certifications, and assessments related to cloud security compliance and risk management.
• Incident Response & Threat Management:
  • Lead cloud-specific incident response efforts, developing processes for detecting, responding to, and recovering from cloud security incidents.
  • Work with internal and external teams to develop and implement threat intelligence systems and monitoring tools specific to cloud environments.
  • Foster a proactive security culture by identifying potential vulnerabilities and taking steps to mitigate them before they lead to breaches or incidents.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to integrate cloud security best practices into cloud development and deployment pipelines.
  • Establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams to build secure cloud services that meet business needs.
  • Provide guidance and support to internal teams in managing cloud security concerns during product development, deployment, and operationalization.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of cloud security engineers, ensuring they have the skills, resources, and support needed to succeed.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team, encouraging the development of new security solutions and approaches.
  • Drive the recruitment, retention, and development of top-tier cloud security talent to strengthen the overall security function.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for cloud security performance and effectiveness.
  • Provide regular updates to the executive team and other key stakeholders on the status of cloud security initiatives, risks, and key milestones.

What we are looking for:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) are preferred.
• Experience:
  • 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security, and at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing cloud security teams.
  • Proven experience designing and securing large-scale cloud environments, including public clouds (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures.
  • Expertise in cloud security architectures, cloud-native technologies (containers, Kubernetes, microservices), and cloud security tools (e.g., firewalls, IAM, encryption, monitoring).
  • In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, PCI DSS).
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with the ability to inspire and guide security teams through complex challenges.
  • Deep technical expertise in cloud security, infrastructure, and applications, including security protocols, access controls, and data protection mechanisms.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking, with the ability to develop and execute security roadmaps that support business objectives.

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The salary range for this position is $212,361 to $275,639.

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

• 401K with Matching 

• Flexible Time Off 

• Corporate Fitness Program 

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.