Director of Security

Pcmi

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote
  • $150,000–$165,000 Per Year

Highlights

This role will define and scale how security is embedded into engineering, platform, and operations—evolving to a DevSecOps and AI-enabled model that strengthens protection while enabling speed, resilience, and customer trust. Note: It is required for this role to be in the Park Ridge, IL office 2 days per week if candidate is located in the Chicagoland area.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, Illinois (
Remote
)
Salary$150,000–$165,000 Per Year

Description

What You’ll Do

The Director of Security will lead and modernize security across our Azure-based SaaS platform. This role will define and scale how security is embedded into engineering, platform, and operations—evolving to a DevSecOps and AI-enabled model that strengthens protection while enabling speed, resilience, and customer trust. 

 

In this role, you will:

  • Define and execute a company-wide security strategy aligned to platform modernization and growth. 
  • Secure cloud environment (Azure), applications, APIs, and data. 
  • Embed security into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows (DevSecOps). 
  • Leverage AI to enhance threat detection, triage, and automation. 
  • Build and lead security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management. 
  • Own risk, compliance, and audit readiness (SOC2, GDPR, etc.). 
  • Establish security as a shared responsibility across engineering, product, and operations. 
  • Build security awareness, training, and champion programs. 
  • Act as a customer-facing security leader for audits and due diligence. 
  • Own and evolve disaster recovery and business continuity (DR/BCP). 
  • Define and track security metrics, dashboards, and remediation SLAs. 
  • Manage third-party and ecosystem security risks. 
  • Establish governance for safe and responsible use of AI. 

 

What You’ll Need to Join Our Team

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience.  
  • 10+ years in security, including leadership in cloud/SaaS environments. 
  • Experience with Azure (preferred) or AWS security. 
  • Proven track record building DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices. 
  • Experience supporting SOC2 and enterprise customer security requirements. 
  • Familiarity with AI-driven security tools and governance. 
  • Strong leadership presence with ability to influence across engineering and product. 
  • Ability to commute to the office in Park Ridge, IL two days per week, if in the Chicagoland area.

 

Why Work For Us

  • Competitive Compensation from $150K-$165K USD; $140K -150K CAN
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package**
    • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
    • Company-paid Life Insurance
    • Voluntary Life Insurance
    • Voluntary Accident Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • 401k with generous Company Match
    • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Time Off accrued per pay period
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Events
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Office in Park Ridge, IL - Convenient location to Blue Line

 

*Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related aspects.


**Eligible to enroll the first day of employment for immediate coverage.

 

Although the role is open remote, PCMI can only hire employees in the following states: 

  • AL, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, OH, PA, SC, TX, WI 

Note: It is required for this role to be in the Park Ridge, IL office 2 days per week if candidate is located in the Chicagoland area. 

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