Senior Director, Corporate Engineering

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

Vanta is growing quickly and we're continually working to provide our Vantan’s with the best technology possible for them to do the best work of their careers.

The Senior Director of Corporate Engineering will play a pivotal role in driving this company forward and lead the next evolution of Vanta’s IT strategy, supporting an in-office and remote-first workforce, and ensuring our systems, tools, and workflows are modern, secure, and efficient.

About the Role

The Senior Director of Corporate Engineering will lead the IT Operations and Systems Engineering functions, serving as the cornerstone for technology enablement across Vanta. You will oversee all aspects of employee technology, from service desk operations and office infrastructure across five global offices, to enterprise systems strategy and governance.

This role is both strategic and operational, balancing the long-term roadmap for IT with the daily delivery of world-class service and reliability. You’ll partner cross-functionally with Security, People, Finance, Go-To-Market Systems, and Procurement to make smart technology investments that scale.

What you’ll do as a Senior Director of Corporate Engineering at Vanta:

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that supports Vanta’s growth, global footprint, and evolving business priorities.

• Lead and mentor high-performing teams across IT Operations and Systems Engineering, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence.

• Partner with business and technology leaders to align IT investments with Vanta’s long-term objectives and compliance requirements.

IT Operations

• Oversee end-user computing, device management, collaboration tools, and service delivery for a remote-first workforce and five global offices.

• Drive improvements in IT support processes, SLA adherence, and employee experience.

• Ensure office and hybrid workplace technology infrastructure meets operational and security standards.

Systems Engineering

• Lead enterprise systems strategy and architecture for company-wide applications, workflows, and integrations.

• Partner with Go-To-Market Systems, Finance Systems, and Procurement teams to ensure scalability, data integrity, and security across tools.

• Establish standards for application lifecycle management, including vendor selection, onboarding, and decommissioning.

• Oversee automation initiatives and workflow optimization across SaaS platforms.

Governance, Security & Collaboration

• Partner with Security and Privacy teams to ensure compliance with internal controls and external frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP).

• Work with Procurement to develop vendor management and technology governance frameworks that ensure cost optimization and risk management.

How to be successful in this role:

• 12+ years of experience in IT or Systems Engineering, with at least 5 years leading global, multi-function teams.

• Proven track record developing IT strategies and scaling technology operations for a remote or hybrid workforce.

• Deep experience managing enterprise SaaS ecosystems (e.g., Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Jira).

• Strong understanding of system integration, workflow automation, and enterprise architecture.

• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Security, Procurement, and Go-To-Market Systems.

• Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company strongly preferred.

• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact

Skills & Qualities

• Strategic thinker who can connect technology investments to business outcomes.

• Strong operational leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• Excellent communicator and collaborator with executive presence and influence.

• Passion for enabling people through technology and creating scalable, secure, and delightful systems.

What you can expect as a Vanta'n:

• Industry-competitive salary and equity

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans

• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents

• Health & wellness stipend

• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend

• Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office

• Family planning benefits

• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting

• Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time

• 11 company-paid holidays

• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!

• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

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At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.

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