# Director of Platform Security Engineering at Pax8

- Company: Pax8
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.pax8.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Remote - US
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $220K to $235K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://pax8inc.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Pax8Careers/job/Remote---US/Director-of-Platform-Security-Engineering_R-102414
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pax8-director-of-platform-security-engineering/

## 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