Sr. Director, Technical Risk & Compliance

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Director of Technical Risk & Compliance to lead their Engineering Compliance & Governance team within Information Security. This pivotal role combines technical leadership with security governance, offering a unique opportunity to shape the security and compliance landscape of a global technology leader.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 12+ years of experience in information security and risk governance, including 10 years in senior leadership roles. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive risk management strategies, overseeing various compliance frameworks (PCI, NIST, SOC 2, ISO, etc.), and serving as a trusted advisor to R&D teams on security matters.

As a leader in this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams across LinkedIn and Microsoft, managing enterprise-wide security initiatives and ensuring compliance with global regulations. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence.

Key responsibilities include maintaining multiple audit regimes, evolving security policies, maturing risk management frameworks, and automating compliance operations. You'll also play a crucial role in supporting LinkedIn's enterprise customers through security consultation and meeting their requirements.

The position offers competitive compensation ($209,000 - $343,000) plus benefits including equity, annual performance bonus, and comprehensive healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader passionate about security and compliance to make a significant impact at scale.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with excellent communication skills and executive presence. You'll need deep expertise in compliance frameworks and experience leading teams at LinkedIn's scale. Engineering background or mindset is preferred, along with experience in large-scale cloud environments.

Join LinkedIn's mission to create economic opportunities while ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, lead a talented team, and help shape the future of professional networking security.