> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2571247-director-of-security-configuration-automation-engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2571247-director-of-security-configuration-automation-engineering). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Security Configuration Automation & Engineering - **Company:** U.S. Bank - **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Literacy, Desktop Computing, DevOps, Information Security Management, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Policy as Code, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://usbank.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/US_Bank_Careers/job/Minneapolis-MN/Director-of-Security-Configuration-Automation---Engineering_2026-0024672 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. * 10 or more years of progressive experience in information security or related technology disciplines, with a demonstrated record of success in senior security roles. * Five or more years of people leadership experience., * Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or related security certifications. * Experience leading security engineering, security architecture, security operations, or security technology management functions. * Proven success delivering enterprise-scale security engineering and automation initiatives. * Strong knowledge of configuration management, posture management, and security control automation. * Hands-on understanding of security engineering principles and the ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and implementation approaches. * Experience with cloud, on-premises, and SaaS security configuration and enforcement technologies. * Strong understanding of modern security risks including cloud, identity, data, and AI security. * Experience implementing preventive and detective security controls and automation capabilities. * Background in DevOps, infrastructure automation, process improvement, security consulting, or related disciplines. * Experience operating in highly regulated, audit-driven environments. * Experience with enterprise reporting and analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI. * Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence across the organization. ## Description The Director of Security Configuration Automation & Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the strategy, delivery, and ongoing management of security configuration enforcement capabilities across the enterprise. This leader oversees security engineering and automation initiatives that reduce risk, strengthen security posture, and enable business and technology teams to operate securely at scale. As a member of the Information Security Posture and Configuration Management leadership team, this role partners closely with security, technology, risk, and business stakeholders to translate identified security risks into effective engineering solutions. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for developing automation capabilities, driving configuration management improvements, and ensuring security controls align with regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements in a highly regulated environment. This role combines strategic leadership, technical depth, and strong relationship management to deliver measurable security outcomes., * Develop and execute the strategy and roadmap for security configuration automation and engineering capabilities across the enterprise. * Lead security engineering and automation initiatives that improve configuration enforcement, risk reduction, and operational efficiency. * Partner with Security, Technology Services, Engineering, Risk, Finance, and platform teams to identify control gaps, remove barriers to execution, and drive remediation outcomes. * Translate security risks and posture management findings into scalable engineering solutions and automation opportunities. * Drive implementation of preventive and detective security controls, including policy-as-code, pipeline security checks, configuration baselines, monitoring enhancements, and other security enforcement mechanisms. * Evaluate and prioritize automation, configuration management, and security engineering investments using risk, business value, and cost-benefit analysis. * Establish success metrics, operational reporting, and performance measures for security automation capabilities. * Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team of security engineers, including coaching, career development, and succession planning. * Foster strong partnerships across security and technology organizations to drive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. * Ensure security technologies and controls support regulatory, compliance, governance, and audit obligations., Responsible for prospecting and closing small business customers for Spectrum Business solutions. Conduct consultative needs analyses, meet sales targets across data/phone/video/mobile, maintain CRM records, collaborate for order execution, attend training, and deliver proactive customer support through field-based outside selling., Engage Spectrum customers to resolve concerns, maintain accounts, explain products-especially mobile offerings-and provide consultative solutions. Process billing and order transactions accurately, identify upsell and retention opportunities, compare competitor offerings, and meet call-handling standards in a fast-paced, metric-driven call center. The role requires bilingual English and Spanish communication and flexible evening, weekend, and holiday schedules. Top Skills: Billing SystemsOrder Management Systems Spectrum Sales and Account Retention Representative (Bilingual Spanish) 51 Minutes Ago In-Office 18-70K Hourly Junior 18-70K Hourly Junior Information Technology * Internet of Things * Mobile * On-Demand * Software Retain and upsell Spectrum customers by resolving billing, product, and service issues through telephone-based support. Process retained-account orders and new sales, explain products and competitive differences, meet call-handling and customer solutions goals, and maintain professional customer interactions. The role requires English-Spanish bilingual communication, variable scheduling, computer proficiency, and the ability to handle irate customers. A high school diploma is required; two or more years of call center, customer service, or phone sales experience is preferred. Top Skills: Billing SystemsCable CommunicationsConsumer ElectronicsPersonal Computers What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation. Key Facts About Colorado Tech * Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey) * Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3 * Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech * Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook) * Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures * Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute ## Related Videos - [Pioneering AI Assistants in Banking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1627-pioneering-ai-assistants-in-banking) - [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) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [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) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)