LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Director to lead their Security Foundations Engineering (SFE) team within Information Security. This is a crucial leadership role that combines deep technical expertise in security architecture with strategic vision and people management.
The position requires an experienced security engineering leader who will be responsible for developing and implementing security solutions for LinkedIn's large-scale distributed systems and microservices. The role involves overseeing critical areas including Identity, Access Management, Cryptography, Key Management, and Vulnerability Management.
As Director, you'll be working in a hybrid environment, splitting time between remote work and LinkedIn's Mountain View office. The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $203,000 to $333,000 annually, plus equity and benefits.
Key responsibilities include leading the development of scalable security infrastructure solutions, managing full lifecycle operations, and guiding the strategic direction of security architecture. You'll be responsible for building and leading a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous growth.
The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of security engineering leadership experience, with deep expertise in building and deploying security architecture at scale. You should have strong leadership abilities, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex problems into well-defined solutions.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the security infrastructure of one of the world's largest professional networks. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Hadoop and Kubernetes, while collaborating with talented teams across the organization.
LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued. The company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you're passionate about security engineering, have a track record of leadership success, and want to contribute to protecting millions of professionals' data and privacy, this role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of security at LinkedIn.