Director of Security Architecture & Engineering, Justworks

• This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of deep technical security expertise and strategic influence, and who is passionate about building secure-by-design capabilities at scale
• This role requires a blend of deep technical knowledge, forward-looking architecture thinking, and strong leadership to build secure-by-design solutions and embed security into our engineering and operations
• Demonstrated expertise in security strategy, design, and secure coding practices with a focus on scaling solutions for complex enterprises
• 5+ years experience in cloud environments and 3+ years in AWS is preferred
• Familiar with AWS infrastructure and core services including security services
• At least 10 years' experience in cyber security, with the familiarity in common technical security controls, and security architecture design principles
• Extensive experience in security architecture, system design and engineering g scalable security solutions
• Strong experience leading product security including threat modeling, secure coding practices and security scanning technologies and vulnerability management
• Experience in agile development and implementing DevSecOps
• Strong experience in Identity Access Management, including both traditional IAM implementations and AWS IAM management
• Demonstrated leadership on cyber risk management in technology and business
• Proven track record as a strong communicator both in written and oral presentations; capable of rapidly creating detailed, yet concise written reports; and ability to translate technical terms into business languages
• Exceptional program management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve technical and business problems
• 5+ years of experience managing and leading teams
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow high-performing teams
• Security Certifications: CISSP and CISM are preferred

• We are seeking a strategic and technically strong Director of Security Architecture & Engineering to lead and grow our security engineering team
• In this leadership role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and advancing the security architecture and technical capabilities that protect our infrastructure, applications, and data
• You will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO & VP)
• You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the technical security strategy that protects our products, data, and cloud infrastructure
• You will work closely with cross-functional partners in product and engineering, infrastructure, IT, and other teams to ensure our security posture scales with the business
• Manage and inspire the Security Architecture & Engineering team, setting vision, priorities, and execution plans to improve the security posture to support Justworks Digital Security’s vision and mission
• Design and drive strategic roadmaps for core security capabilities across the full spectrum of security domains, including network and cloud security, product and application security, identity and access management, data protection, as well as tools support for Security Operations and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Lead the deployment or implementation of security capabilities and ensure the operational excellence of those technical controls
• Champion security-as-quality, partnering closely with product, infrastructure, and IT teams to ensure that secure practices are standardized and built into Justworks’ product and infrastructure development lifecycle, elevating both customer trust and internal efficiency
• Develop security architecture, design, and coding standards across the Justworks development and infrastructure to standardize a Security-SDLC to a security maturity model in-line with Justworks risk posture
• Drive the development of secure-by-default controls, scalable guardrails, and automation that enable engineering velocity without compromising security
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of modern security tools and platforms that support cloud-native, developer-centric environments
• Strengthen identity and access management practices organization-wide, driving principle-of-least-privilege, zero trust, and modern authentication strategies
• Play a key leadership role in company-wide governance, influencing initiatives around data protection, secure AI usage, and compliance with regulatory and risk standards
• Collaborate deeply with peers in Security Operations and GRC, taking a holistic approach to managing and reducing cyber risk across the organization

• Paid volunteer work.
• Paid parental leave.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus access to One Medical, Kindbody, and Teladoc.
• Premium access to Headspace, ClassPass stipends, and webinars to support your overall wellness on topics like nutrition, budgeting, mindfulness, and more.
• All Justworks offers include equity, and Justworkers can continue to earn more over time with promotions and tenure.
• Extensive learning & development opportunities through workshops, ExecOnline, Udemy, and BetterUp coaching.
• Engineering Apprenticeship program that supports internal movement and growth

Total funding: $159.9m

Justworks operates in an increasingly crowded space of all-in-one business operation suites, that include tools like human resources, payroll, employee management, benefits, and others that businesses critically need to operate as they scale.