About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Director of Security with a deep understanding of cloud and SaaS security to lead and scale our security efforts. You will be responsible for building a comprehensive security infrastructure, managing risk, and fostering a proactive security culture across the organization. As a leader, you will oversee all security engineering operations, automation, and strategies, ensuring the highest level of security, data protection, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
Tactical:
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of security controls for cloud and SaaS environments.
- Lead a high-performing security team to identify, manage, and reduce potential security incidents through proactive measures.
- Develop and execute high-impact security projects, fostering collaboration across departments to strengthen the company's security posture.
- Spearhead security "get well" programs across the organization, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and ongoing monitoring.
- Drive continuous improvement in security infrastructure, staying ahead of emerging threats and industry trends.
- Communicate security strategy and project updates to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Validate, track, and report on the effectiveness and completeness of security programs and controls.

Strategic Leadership:
• Strategic Leadership: Develop, implement, and manage a holistic security strategy for cloud and SaaS platforms, aligning security objectives with business goals.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential security risks, building a proactive approach to preventing security incidents before they occur.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performance security team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Security Operations: Oversee day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, incident response, threat analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Security Architecture: Design, implement, and enhance security frameworks and controls to protect critical data, systems, and cloud infrastructure.
• Incident Response: Lead the response to security incidents, ensuring thorough investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, legal, and compliance) to ensure security measures are integrated into all aspects of the company's operations.
• Innovation: Stay current on emerging security technologies and industry best practices, continuously seeking innovative solutions to improve security processes and systems.

Required Qualifications:
• Extensive experience in security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within cloud and SaaS environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud security models, security architectures, and security controls in multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO) and compliance standards.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, high-impact security projects.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex security issues into business terms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and innovative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with DevSecOps and integrating security practices into agile development processes.
• Familiarity with automation tools for security monitoring and threat detection.

Why Join Us?
• Impact: Lead high-impact security initiatives that protect our business and customers.
• Innovation: Be at the forefront of security in a cloud-first, SaaS environment, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Culture: Join a dynamic team that values speed, out-of-the-box thinking, and collaboration across all functions of the organization.

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com