Sr Dir, Platform Engineering

JOB SCOPE
The Sr Director, Platform Engineering is responsible for strategic direction and management of Platform Engineering, Security & Compliance for Technology Operations, Platform Engineering Organization. Implement and enhance consistent software/platform engineering practices to ensure stable product delivery aligns with company initiatives and expectations. Support operations including technical services, code upgrades, and network operations. Direct project planning, capital budgeting and assist with business plan development. Ensure a high degree of cross functional communication and participation in line with product planning, deployment and support. Manages multiple programs, projects and initiatives.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development, design, and maintenance of new software technology and initiatives which may include, but not limited to reliable software platforms & infrastructures, code architecture, development, unit and near neighbor testing and related equipment requirements.
• Ensure the use of best practices in platform engineering, including automation and DevOps methodologies and collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize platform features and enhancements.
• Lead executive programs focused on enhancing security and compliance across the organization, coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication, and monitor program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect company data and systems. Analyze security threats and compliance gaps, define customer-centric solutions, and serve as an expert on customer security threats and technology. Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Review selections on bids for contracted projects and provide recommendations as necessary, manage priorities and resolve escalations, establish and measure performance targets, champion new technologies as we scale for the future, oversee capital budget process and executes approved budget plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in matters of significance
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively, showing judgment and initiative to meet deadlines based on the project requirements
• Ability to lead a team through delegation, effective team management, motivation, and work with cross-functional team and senior leadership team.
• Effective ability to track multiple test efforts simultaneously and to be able to synthesize the results in fast paced environment
• Understanding in building Cloud native applications
• Critical thinker, ability to negotiate with key stakeholders and maintain positive attitude
• Demonstrated ability to display professional, positive, and approachable attitude/demeanor and discretion
• In-depth understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Ability to drive an innovation culture within the team
• In-depth knowledge of network/cyber security and social engineering threats
• Excellent understanding of security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage security and compliance initiatives.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

• Software Engineering and Testing Experience - 10 years
• People leadership and management experience of large teams that have successfully delivered software using Java, Python, and NoSQL technologies - 7 years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Security or Compliance experience within heavily regulated industries such as Telecommunications, Healthcare, and/or Financial - 5+

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree

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The base pay for this position generally is between
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