Sr. Director, Technical Risk & Compliance

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, connecting professionals globally and creating economic opportunities for every member of the workforce.
$209,000 - $343,000
Security
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Sr. Director, Technical Risk & Compliance

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking an experienced Sr. Director of Technical Risk & Compliance to lead their Engineering Compliance & Governance team within Information Security. This key leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the security and compliance landscape of a global technology leader.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, requiring a seasoned professional with 12+ years of experience in information security and risk governance. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive risk management strategies, overseeing critical audit processes, and ensuring compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks including PCI, NIST, SOC 2, ISO, and AI Governance.

As a senior leader, you'll manage and guide engineering teams at scale, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and serve as a trusted advisor to R&D teams. The position demands someone who can balance technical depth with strategic thinking, as you'll be instrumental in evolving security policies and automating compliance operations.

Working in a hybrid environment, you'll have the flexibility to work both remotely and from LinkedIn's office in Mountain View, CA. The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $209,000 to $343,000, plus additional benefits including equity, annual performance bonus, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

This role offers an unique opportunity to impact LinkedIn's global security posture while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented teams. You'll be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions for technical risk management and compliance, helping to protect millions of professionals worldwide while enabling LinkedIn's continued growth and success.

The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of managing complex compliance programs at scale. If you're passionate about security, compliance, and leading high-performing teams in a dynamic technology environment, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading professional networks.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Director, Technical Risk & Compliance

  • Lead the development and implementation of risk management strategies
  • Oversee internal and external audits
  • Be a trusted advisor to R&D teams
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partner teams
  • Support LinkedIn's enterprise customers across the globe
  • Maintain compliance and manage multiple audit regimes annually
  • Evolve security policy governance
  • Operationalize business continuity and resilience programs
  • Automate engineering controls and compliance operations

Requirements For Sr. Director, Technical Risk & Compliance

  • 12+ years of experience in information security & risk governance frameworks
  • At least 10 years in a senior leadership position managing engineering teams at scale
  • Proven experience managing data systems at scale
  • Expertise in compliance frameworks (PCI, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, ISO, SOX, NFD, MRC, DSA, DMA and AI Governance)
  • Experience leading compliance teams at similar scale and size of LinkedIn

Benefits For Sr. Director, Technical Risk & Compliance

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work option

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