Director of Security Engineering

North- Must be in Eastern Time Zone

What you'll be doing:

• Strategy & Architecture: Define and execute enterprise strategies for Log Management, SIEM, and AI-driven automation, ensuring architectures support scalable data ingestion, real-time threat detection, and alignment with business objectives.

• Development & Orchestration: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle (from design to deployment) of automated workflows, SOAR playbooks, and response scripts to streamline incident handling and maximize operational efficiency.

• Optimization & Tuning: Oversee the testing, validation, and continuous tuning of security controls, utilizing AI/ML and advanced analytics to reduce false positives, enhance detection accuracy, and optimize system performance.

• Collaboration & Integration: Drive cross-functional collaboration with DevOps and IT teams to embed security automation best practices into CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments, and enterprise infrastructure.

• Performance Measurement: Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to quantify program efficacy, demonstrate ROI, and drive data-informed continuous improvement.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (6+ years of experience in DevOps).

• Experience acting as a Product Owner, Lead Engineer or Principal Architect for security tools, managing the full lifecycle of internal security software or scripts (SDLC).

• Practical experience applying Data Science, Machine Learning models or AI to cybersecurity problems.

• Experience integrating security tools with enterprise systems and CI/CD pipelines.

• Understanding of security operations and incident response processes.

• Strong technical background in security tooling, SIEM, SOAR, EDR technologies, and detection engineering principles.

What we offer: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that enables our teams to live a life well lived, both personally and professionally. Some of our perks include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

• Flexible Paid Time Off

• 401(k) + Match

• Mental Health Support & Well-Being Program

• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

• Education Assistance

• Company-funded Lifestyle Spending Account

Please note: North is a US based company and this role is not eligible for current or future sponsorship.

Let’s go North, together. 

Join our mission to build the largest suite of credit card processing and merchant services. It’s one simple payment platform backed by the most diverse payment companies. From credit card processing to back-office management, North points the way to smarter, faster, and just plain better payment solutions.

Who we are: 

North, and our family of companies, are committed to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. As an end-to-end payment solutions company, we provide everything business owners need to get paid, whether they serve customers in a physical storefront, online, or both. We pride ourselves on being large enough to offer customized solutions to our enterprise-level clients while remaining agile enough to take an award-winning, hands-on approach to personal service that our merchants won’t find anywhere else.

Let’s go North, together! Our most important resource is our people. Join our diverse team of innovators and do-ers and make your mark on the future of payments technology. We're proud to offer benefits that help our team members further their overall well-being through unique initiatives that are both personally and professionally fulfilling. 

At North, we celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about North, and our family of companies, visit our website: north.com