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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Dir., CD&A Engineering - Security Data Platforms - **Company:** Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC - **Location:** Dover, DE, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $142,400.0 - $224,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Retention, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Information Lifecycle Management, Scrum Methodology, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, System Availability, Software Security, Technical Debt, Cyber Threat Analysis, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Bicep, Data Management, Terraform, Cyber Warfare, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/32EC2697F6C046B2B8493FCF83113908/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field. * Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in security data engineering, cloud infrastructure engineering, or platform engineering - with at least 3 years in a leadership or people management capacity . * Deep expertise with Cribl or equivalent security data pipeline / ETL platforms. * Strong experience architecting and governing infrastructure using IaC (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or similar) . * Proven experience with Google Cloud and/or Azure in large, enterprise-scale environments. * Solid command of security telemetry, logging standards, and data lifecycle management. * Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment, set technical direction, and deliver at scale., Application Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity Operations, Data Protection, Delivery of Security Applications, Design Applications, DevOps Coaching, Influence, Information Security, SLA Management, System Designs, Technical Advice, Zero Trust Identity ## Description We are seeking an Associate Director, CD&A Engineering to lead the strategy, architecture, and operational delivery of security data pipelines and cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise-scale analytics and detection platforms. This role owns the end-to-end engineering vision for ETL operations using Cribl and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) across Google Cloud and Azure, ensuring reliable, scalable, and cost-effective ingestion and processing of security telemetry at our Company's scale. The role sits at the intersection of security data engineering, cloud infrastructure strategy, and operational excellence , with accountability for team leadership, technical direction, automation maturity, and platform enablement across Cyber Defense & Analytics., Strategic Leadership & Technical Direction * Drive the engineering roadmap for security data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform services aligned with CD&A and enterprise cybersecurity strategy. * Responsible for the data ingestion, transformation, and delivery across SIEM, XDR, and data lake platforms. * Establish engineering standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks that scale across teams and environments. * Represent CD&A Engineering in cross-functional forums with Cloud Security, Platform Engineering, Compliance, and enterprise architecture leadership. Security Data Engineering & ETL (Cribl) * Design Cribl-based pipelines for ingesting, parsing, enriching, routing, and transforming high-volume security telemetry. * Drive optimization of data flows for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across security analytics platforms. * Define and enforce data standards for normalization, metadata enrichment, and data quality - ensuring Copilot, AI, and analytics readiness. * Oversee onboarding of new security data sources and continuous improvement of existing pipeline architecture. Cloud Infrastructure & IaC Engineering * Contribute to the infrastructure strategy for security data platforms across Azure and Google Cloud, delivered through Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or equivalent). * Ensure infrastructure deployments are consistent, repeatable, auditable, and aligned with enterprise security, networking, and governance standards. * Partner with cloud platform and enterprise architecture teams to shape infrastructure direction and resolve cross-cutting dependencies. Platform Reliability, Observability & Operations * Accountable for the availability, scalability, and resilience of security data pipelines and supporting infrastructure. * Drive implementation of monitoring, alerting, and operational KPIs for ETL and ingestion services. * Drive incident response and root cause analysis for data pipeline or infrastructure issues, driving systemic improvements. * Proactively identify and remediate performance bottlenecks, operational risks, and technical debt. Leadership & Delivery Managemen t * Mentor and develop engineers focused on data pipeline and cloud infrastructure delivery. * Contribute to sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and PI execution in alignment with CD&A objectives. * Foster a culture of accountability, automation, documentation, and continuous improvement. Governance, Compliance & Collaboration * Ensure audit, compliance, and data retention requirements are embedded into pipeline and infrastructure design. * Provide technical leadership into architecture reviews, onboarding assessments, and platform change governance. * Collaborate closely with the Cyber Fusion Center (CFC/SOC), XDR/SIEM engineering, CDAI, and ITRMS stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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