Head of Information Security Engineering

Independence Pet Holdings

Director of Security Engineering at Independence Pet Holdings, overseeing security strategies and implementing secure architectures in cloud environments. Leading a high-performing team to enhance security practices and compliance.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeIllinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the security engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
Architect and oversee the implementation of secure systems, applications, and infrastructure across cloud and legacy environments
Lead secure software development practices, including code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation
Oversee identity and access management, encryption, and key management solutions
Collaborate with product, IT, and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and development lifecycles
Provide security engineering guidance and oversight across all OpCos to ensure consistent standards and practices
Evaluate and implement security tools and technologies to strengthen engineering capabilities
Embed operational resilience principles into system design and engineering processes to minimize downtime and ensure continuity
Partner with risk & compliance teams to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP, PCI-DSS)
Partner with Security Operations to support incident response and post-incident engineering improvements
Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and secure coding guidelines across the development stack
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing security engineering team, including defining roles and career paths
Promote a culture of security awareness and engineering excellence across the organization
Contribute to the overall security strategy, risk management framework, and technology roadmap
Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports for executive leadership on engineering security posture and progress
Drive measurable improvements in application security, vulnerability closure rates, and secure development adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in security engineering, with at least 5 in a leadership capacity, with a preference for experience in financial or other regulated industries
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred
Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, or cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional security engineering initiatives across complex or multi-entity organizations
Proven experience designing and implementing secure architectures in cloud and hybrid environments, with expertise in Microsoft enterprise cloud environments, Kubernetes, and modern application architectures
Deep knowledge of secure software development practices, application security, and DevSecOps principles, with a track record of improving secure development lifecycle adoption and reducing vulnerabilities
Strong understanding of security technologies including IAM, encryption, container security, and API security
Strong knowledge of secure coding frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST)
Experience embedding operational resilience into engineering practices, including disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
Proven ability to present technical concepts to executive audiences and foster collaboration across business units

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet friendly office environment
Commuter Benefits
Group Pet Insurance
On the job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

security engineeringsecure software developmentvulnerability remediationidentity and access managementencryptioncloud securityKubernetesapplication securityDevSecOpssecure coding frameworks

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstrategic planningcollaborationmentoringinfluencing stakeholderssecurity awarenessoperational resiliencecross-functional leadershipproblem-solving

Certifications

CISSPCSSLPCISMAWS cloud security certificationAzure cloud security certificationGCP cloud security certification