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Director of Platform Security Engineering

Pax8 · Remote - US · Remote

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About Pax8

The Pax8 Marketplace: Where MSPs, MIPs and vendors come together to turn SMB demand into measurable growth, powered by cloud, AI, enablement and community. Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

Join Pax8 as our Director of Platform Security Engineering and lead the strategy, innovation, and execution of platform security across one of the world's fastest-growing cloud technology marketplaces. This is a rare opportunity to build and evolve security at scale while influencing how modern cloud platforms are developed, protected, and operated. You'll lead a high-impact function at the intersection of cloud security, engineering excellence, artificial intelligence, and product innovation.

What they're looking for

  • Establish and execute a comprehensive platform security vision aligned with business objectives and risk management priorities
  • Define long-term security roadmaps that support product innovation and scalable growth
  • Champion a culture where security is viewed as an accelerator rather than a blocker
  • Own the security posture of cloud-native platforms, services, data, and infrastructure
  • Drive continuous improvements to security architecture, controls, and operational resilience
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and adopt practices that improve security effectiveness
More about this role

Join Pax8 as our Director of Platform Security Engineering and lead the strategy, innovation, and execution of platform security across one of the world's fastest-growing cloud technology marketplaces.

Shape the Future of Secure Innovation

This is a rare opportunity to build and evolve security at scale while influencing how modern cloud platforms are developed, protected, and operated. You'll lead a high-impact function at the intersection of cloud security, engineering excellence, artificial intelligence, and product innovation.

As Pax8 continues its evolution toward an AI-enabled future, you'll help ensure security remains embedded into every stage of the development lifecycle, empowering teams to move quickly, confidently, and securely. You'll work alongside exceptional engineers, security specialists, and technology leaders while building the foundations that protect our partners, customers, and business.

Why Pax8?

Pax8 is transforming the way technology is bought, sold, and managed. Through our cloud marketplace, we connect managed service providers with world-class technology vendors, helping small and medium-sized businesses unlock the power of modern technology.

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