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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