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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Information Security Engineering and Architecture - **Company:** Atlas Air, Inc - **Location:** Hartsdale, NY, United States - **Salary:** $191,000.0 - $258,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud, Software Security - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4fd2c48dfc566527 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience required. * 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5 years in an architecture or engineering role * 7+ years in a team lead, manager or similar leadership role in cybersecurity or app security. * Demonstrated technical prowess, along with proven experience leading high-performing cybersecurity teams * Proven track record of leading and delivering complex security initiatives * Experience with security major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid network environments. * Proficient in threat modeling, application security, Identity and Access Management, and risk management * Well-versed with application security tools, public cloud providers, CI/CD platforms and container services * Successful track record of hiring and retaining cybersecurity professionals and multi-team collaboration * Able to direct teams and be actively aware of workload, timelines and obligations without micromanaging * Experience managing annual cybersecurity budgets with expenses for internally developed, commercial and third-party tools * Exemplary communication and leadership skills * Must be able to translate technical security concepts into lay terms * Must be comfortable presenting in front of technical and non-technical audiences * Experience in aircraft cybersecurity desired but not required * Understanding of NIST standards for Information Security strongly desired * One or more of CISSP, GCSA, CSSLP, SABSA or similar security certifications desired but not required ## Description Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical vision in developing and maintaining Atlas Air's information security architecture, infrastructure, and engineering initiatives. A highly visible role interfacing with multiple internal and external teams, this role combines strategic planning and technical expertise to drive the evolution of the company's cybersecurity program., * Leads a team of highly experienced individual contributors and technical managers including hiring, career development and performance reviews with a focus on enhancing leadership effectiveness * Leads technical leaders including hiring, mentorship, career development, and performance reviews with a focus on enhancing leadership effectiveness * Provides leadership, mentoring and coaching for all staff and fosters a culture of accountability, innovation and team building * Forms part of the Extended Technology Leadership team and works collaboratively across the group * Establishes and maintains security architecture principles, standard, and patterns that enable secure-by-design practices across the enterprise * Provides leadership and influences cybersecurity strategy across the product portfolio * Provides a holistic focus across infrastructure, application security, vulnerability management and third-party partnerships and dependencies * Drives the technical vision and roadmap for information security solutions across cloud and on-premise environments * Oversees the Aircraft Cybersecurity program * Partners with enterprise infrastructure, development teams, and business stakeholders to integrate security requirements into technology initiatives * Develops partnerships aimed at improving product security practices and reducing cost * Evaluates emerging security technologies and trends and recommends solutions to advance the company security posture * Manages the Information Security operational and capital budgets including forecasting and reporting of fiscal performance for domain of responsibility. Ensures that the proper investments are made with regards to a multi-year view but is adaptable in a rapidly changing environment * Manage relationships with key security vendors, partners, and regulators * Evolves architectural design through awareness of existing ecosystem and pain points (performance, financial, scalability) to deliver a positive impact * Translates business needs into Architectural requirements and estimate the financial impact of alternatives * Develops and implements training and succession plans to develop internal staff and expand technical and leadership capacity within the team * Performs other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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