Director Security Technology Engineering
Austin, TX$234.4k - $351.6kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Security technology leadership role responsible for defining enterprise security technology strategy, identifying gaps, evaluating emerging technologies, and delivering scalable security solutions. Combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery, leading custom engineering, automation, integrations, and AI-enabled capabilities within AMD’s security ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the enterprise security technology strategy and roadmap.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security capabilities and identify opportunities to improve coverage, efficiency, and resilience.
- Drive technology selection, integration, and optimization across the security ecosystem.
- Design and develop custom security solutions, automation, integrations, and AI-enabled capabilities where commercial products do not adequately meet business or security requirements.
- Establish a practical build-versus-buy strategy and lead implementation efforts when custom development is the preferred approach.
- Lead initiatives that leverage AI to enhance security operations, threat detection, security analytics, and exposure management.
- Establish and evolve security controls, governance, and operational practices that support enterprise AI and agentic systems.
- Partner with Security Architecture, Cyber Defense, Security Platform Operations, IT, and GRC teams to deliver scalable security capabilities.
- Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
Skills
Required:Security technology strategySecurity capabilities assessmentAutomation
Nice to have:AI/ML in security
Benefits
- Benefits offered are described in AMD benefits at a glance.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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