Director of Security and Infrastructure

Director of Security and Infrastructure at Wholesale Payments Director of Security and Infrastructure at Wholesale Payments in Fort Worth, Texas Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Director of Security & Infrastructure Location:

Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)

Job Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$150,000

• $180,000 per year Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Director of Security & Infrastructure to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of our security and infrastructure strategy.

This role will be responsible for maintaining a highly secure, scalable, and compliant technology environment while supporting business growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing Azure environments, operating within PCI DSS Level 1 compliant organizations, and leading security initiatives across cloud infrastructure, networking, vulnerability management, and compliance programs. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's security and infrastructure strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and secure Azure-based infrastructure, including networking, identity management, monitoring, and application hosting services.
• Maintain and enhance PCI DSS Level 1 compliance programs and support ongoing audit requirements.
• Oversee vulnerability management processes, including identification, prioritization, remediation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams, third-party security vendors, and penetration testers to assess and strengthen security posture.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and technical standards.
• Ensure proper implementation of network segmentation, firewall controls, encryption, access management, and zero-trust principles.
• Manage Azure security services and monitoring platforms to detect, investigate, and respond to security events.
• Create and maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance evidence. Partner with engineering and development teams to promote secure infrastructure and application practices.
• Evaluate emerging threats, technologies, and security best practices to continuously improve organizational security. Required Qualifications
• Significant hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure, including:
• VNets
• NSGs
• App Services
• Key Vault
• Azure SQL
• Private Endpoints
• Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
• RBAC
• Entra ID
• Direct experience operating in or building PCI DSS Level 1 compliant environments.
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals, including segmentation, firewall management, TLS, secrets management, and zero-trust architecture.
• Experience with vulnerability management programs and remediation workflows.
• Experience working with penetration testing teams and translating findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly related to audit documentation and cross-functional collaboration. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in payments, fintech, or other highly regulated industries.

Professional certifications such as:

• CISSP
• CCSP
• Azure Security Engineer
• PCI ISA
• Experience with SIEM and security monitoring platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Cloud.
• Experience managing relationships with managed service providers (MSPs) and security vendors.
• Familiarity with Secure SDLC practices and DevSecOps tools. Benefits
• Competitive salary ($150,000
• 180,000)
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to lead security strategy for a growing organization
• Collaborative and innovative team culture
• Professional development and certification support