Director, Cyber Security Assurance & Transformation
Required skills
- M&A integration
- InfoSec
- operational continuity
- AI-powered agents
- advanced language models
- Risk and Governance
- Enterprise Security
- Cloud Security frameworks
- DCISO operations
- automated control monitoring
Role summary
Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Director, Cyber Security Assurance & Transformation to lead M&A pre-integration activities for the InfoSec organization, ensuring operational continuity and alignment with standards. This role involves designing and implementing AI-powered solutions and intelligent agents to streamline Risk and Governance processes, enhance Enterprise and Cloud Security frameworks, and transition DCISO operations from manual to automated models. The Director will own the strategy for automated control monitoring, establish a comprehensive measurement framework with KRIs and KPIs, and oversee annual DCISO objectives. The position requires deep understanding of M&A integration strategies, 10+ years in cybersecurity operations, risk, and transformation, hands-on AI solution architecture experience, strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams and budgets, and proven experience in organizational change management within a security context.
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.Job Summary
Lead M&A pre-integration activities for the InfoSec organization, ensuring operational continuity and alignment with InfoSec standards enabling accelerated integration
Design and implement AI-powered agents and advanced language models to streamline Risk and Governance processes and enhance Enterprise and Cloud Security frameworks.
By leveraging AI Models and technologies embedding AI, lead the transition of DCISO operations from manual to an automated, highly efficient processes
Own the strategy for automated control monitoring to improve security posture and DCISO operational visibility.
Establish and own a comprehensive measurement framework, defining and tracking KRIs and KPIs across Enterprise & Cloud Security, GRC and GovSec domains
Oversight and measure the progress of the annual DCISO objectives and workplan
Qualifications
Deep understanding of M&A integration strategies within a large-scale security organization.
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security transformation and cyber security risk roles.
Hands-on experience in architecting AI-driven solutions and deploying intelligent agents to modernize manual fragmented workflows, reduce operational overhead, and enhance security operations.
Strong leadership experience in managing complex, cross-functional teams, resources, and budgets.
Proven experience in organizational change management within a security context; specifically, leading technical teams through shifts from manual to automated operational models
Proven track record of leading large-scale automation projects and implementing metrics-driven operational frameworks.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$208,100.00 - $285,600.00/yrOur Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes