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Director of Security

Vectra · San Jose, California, United States

Posted 7 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
7 days
Vectra's roles stay open a median of 38 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Vectra's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vectra
high
12 stale, 4 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
39 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vectra's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vectra.

About this role

The Director of Security at Vectra will lead the enterprise information security program, focusing on protecting data, systems, and infrastructure. This role involves developing security strategies, managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing IT operations. The director will also mentor a security team, conduct risk assessments, and act as a spokesperson for security issues both internally and externally.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vectra as an employer.

What you need

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in information security
  • At least 5+ years in a senior leadership role
  • Demonstrated success building and leading enterprise security programs in a US or global organization
  • Hands-on knowledge of security architectures for cloud and hybrid environments
  • Familiarity with IT operations (networks, infrastructure, support)
  • Strong understanding of US regulatory environment and industry standards

Nice to have

  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO, CISA or equivalent

What you get

  • Opportunity to design and scale security and IT functions with executive visibility
  • Competitive US-market compensation and benefits
  • High-impact role shaping the security posture of a growing organization
  • Comprehensive total rewards package including cash compensation, health care insurance, income protection/life insurance, retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Stack and tools used are not detailed, which may affect technology familiarity
  • The role requires significant leadership experience, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates

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Listed by Vectra on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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