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# Director Software Engineering (Cloud Security)

- **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $186,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PCI Data Security Standards, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Reliability of Systems, Kubernetes, Production Code
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Cupertino-California-United-States-of-America/Director-Software-Engineering--Cloud-Security-_1215753-2

## About the Role

* 10+ years in cybersecurity, with 3+ years leading multiple teams or managers.
 * Must be experienced with various encryption standards, IAM, RBAC, security protocols, WAF, CIS benchmarking.
 * Deep expertise in securing AWS and/or GCP cloud services.
 * Must have experience securing Kubernetes Infra and Virtual Machines using IaC.
 * Strong technical background with the ability to read and write code (Python preferred)
 * Experience building or maturing security programs and operational capabilities.
 * Proven decision-maker who can act decisively during critical incidents.
 * Excellent communicator, able to engage engineers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
 * Ability to operate with high autonomy and minimal supervision.
 * Experience leading teams through major security incidents.

## Description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., HPE Networking is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Security Operations to lead our Cloud security of large-scale AWS and GCP environments. This role reports to the Sr Director, CloudOps and Security and will define and execute our security operations strategy while building high-performing teams that protect HPE Networking cloud assets.

You will oversee security operations for AI-powered SaaS platforms built on cloud-native architectures across AWS and GCP, ensuring production stability, system reliability, and operational excellence across large-scale distributed systems.

This role owns cloud security domain and requires a leader who can operate with minimal direction, drive strategy, and deliver results in complex environments. As a senior member of the security leadership team, you will be expected to take broader organizational responsibilities.

This is a technical leadership role. While you will not write production code daily, you should be comfortable reviewing code, writing scripts, and engaging in technical problem-solving when needed., Security Strategy & Leadership

 * Define and lead a unified security operations strategy across Cloud Security (for SaaS products).
 * Mature and expand the Cloud security poster management program
 * Partner with Corporate Security, Engineering, Product Management, IT, Legal, and Executive Leadership to align security priorities with organization goals.
 * Ensure measurable outcomes and accountability for cloud security across various SaaS products.
 * Ensure the organization remain compliant with various compliance programs like PCI-DSS, ISO27001/2 and SOC-2.

Technical Leadership

 * Maintain strong technical depth to evaluate designs, challenge assumptions, and guide engineering decisions.
 * Hands-on engagement, when necessary, to review the security architecture, protections, investigate incidents, audit IAM configurations, and prototype solutions.
 * Promote automation, scalability, and reliability across security operations.

Executive Communication & Crisis Leadership

 * Advise leadership on security risks, threat landscape, and operational health.
 * Provide executive visibility into security posture, investments, and key risks.
 * Translate threat intelligence into business-relevant insights.
 * Lead response and communication during major security incidents.
 * Represent HPE cloud security operations externally when appropriate.