Director, Security Engineering

Summary

Join Coupa as a Director, Security Engineering and lead critical security initiatives focusing on Fraud Prevention, Security Program Governance, and Cloud Security Engineering. You will define, build, and operate advanced security solutions in cloud environments, safeguarding assets, data, and users. Lead a team of engineers, driving innovation and a culture of security. This role demands strategic vision and hands-on technical execution, expertise in cloud security, and a proven track record in combating digital fraud and developing security program controls. You will develop and execute the security cloud engineering strategy, roadmap, and architecture, with a focus on fraud prevention and program governance. The position requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams
• Strong leadership qualities able to manage multiple teams
• Ability to work cross functionally to ensure priorities are set and overall risk is addressed
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS/Azure/GCP Security Specialty)
• Strong understanding of security principles, including network security, application security, data security, encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the comprehensive security cloud engineering strategy, roadmap, and architecture, with a particular emphasis on fraud prevention and program governance
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cloud-native fraud detection and prevention systems, leveraging machine learning, behavioral analytics, and real-time monitoring
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and risk teams to integrate fraud controls into application development lifecycles and business processes
• Establish metrics and reporting for fraud-related incidents and system effectiveness
• Oversee the end-to-end metrics and reporting for the security program
• Ensure metrics are business based and meaningful to ensure risk is clearly identified and reported to senior management
• Develop executive level reporting that is clear and concise
• Ability to work cross functionally with all technology teams to ensure meaningful and accurate controls are developed and adherence is maintained
• Establish the framework of policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the secure and compliant use of cloud services
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to cloud security
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of security cloud engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation
• Provide technical guidance, architectural oversight, and career development opportunities for team members
• Manage team performance, resource allocation, and project delivery timelines