Senior Director, Corporate Engineering

Vanta is a company focused on helping businesses earn and prove trust through continuous security monitoring. The Senior Director of Corporate Engineering will lead the IT Operations and Systems Engineering functions, ensuring modern and secure technology systems that support a remote-first workforce and drive the company's growth.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

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