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
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

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 compliance frameworks including PCI, NIST, SOC 2, and AI Governance, and serving as a trusted advisor to R&D teams.

As Sr. Director, you'll lead a team managing enterprise-scale compliance operations, working closely with cross-functional partners across Engineering, Legal, and Financial teams. The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation ($209,000 - $343,000), plus equity and performance bonuses.

Key responsibilities include maintaining multiple audit regimes, evolving security policy governance, and automating compliance operations. You'll play a crucial role in supporting LinkedIn's global enterprise customers and enhancing trust through security and privacy consultation.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and proven experience leading compliance teams at scale. This role offers the opportunity to impact LinkedIn's security posture while working with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, equity participation, and flexible work arrangements. Join LinkedIn's mission to create economic opportunities while leading critical security and compliance initiatives that protect millions of users worldwide.

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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

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  • 12+ years of experience in information security & risk governance frameworks
  • At least 10 years in a senior leadership position managing engineering teams 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
  • Strong technical acumen in engineering risk and compliance frameworks
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong collaborator and executive presence

Benefits For Sr. Director, Technical Risk & Compliance

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

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