About Us

At Netwrix, our mission is to revolutionize data security by placing identity at the core - providing unparalleled visibility and control. Engineered and supported by over 900 highly talented, motivated employees and hundreds of trusted partners in nearly every geography, Netwrix solutions are relied upon daily by security professionals across more than 13,500 organizations in over 100 countries around the world.

Over the past two decades, Netwrix has expanded its market presence through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions, and are proud to be backed by renowned private equity firms, TA Associates and Centerbridge Partners. Netwrix maintains a global presence, fostering a remote-first work environment while encouraging and facilitating frequent face-to-face interaction with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Position Overview 

We are building a cutting-edge Platform that will transform the way our customers identify, protect and govern their data. This will revolutionize how customers secure their data by placing identity at the core – providing unparalleled visibility and control.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Engineering to lead and scale the engineering teams responsible for Netwrix Privilege Secure. Netwrix Privilege Secure is a leading solution for securing privileged accounts, enforcing least-privilege policies, and providing robust visibility into privileged activity across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. Our mission is to deliver secure, scalable, and easy-to-use privileged access management (PAM) capabilities that reduce risk, simplify compliance, and improve operational efficiency. This role will drive technical strategy, team execution, and product delivery in a high-growth cybersecurity environment, with a sharp focus identity protection, and secure enterprise integration.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and grow engineering teams focused on the Privilege Secure product line, including just-in-time access, session management, and privileged activity monitoring.
• Partner with Product Management, Security Research, and Customer Success to define technical vision, product strategy, and roadmap execution.
• Translate business and security requirements into scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
• Drive innovation that ensures Privilege Secure remains competitive and aligned with evolving cybersecurity best practices.

Engineering Execution

• Oversee design, architecture, and delivery of robust, secure, and performant PAM solutions across hybrid and cloud-native environments.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, code quality, observability, and system reliability.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features and enhancements across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-native environments.
• Partner with Security Research and Architecture teams to stay ahead of evolving privileged threat vectors.

Team Management

• Mentor and empower engineering managers and technical leads; promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent with a focus on diversity, collaboration, and growth.
• Establish and measure key engineering KPIs and operational metrics.

Customer and Security Focus

• Engage directly with enterprise customers and solution architects to understand PAM adoption challenges and requirements.
• Ensure product solutions align with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS), and integrate with modern identity ecosystems (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, Ping, CyberArk).
• Deliver seamless interoperability with SIEM, SOAR, and ITSM platforms to extend security value.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with at least 3+ years in an engineering leadership/director role.
• Proven experience in Privileged Access Management, Identity Security, or related domains.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams that deliver enterprise-scale SaaS or hybrid security solutions.
• Strong technical background in backend systems, cloud architectures (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and cybersecurity tools.
• Deep understanding of PAM capabilities (e.g., least privilege, ZSP, session monitoring, credential vaulting).
• Exceptional communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with privileged session recording, risk-based access, and just-in-time privilege elevation.
• Familiarity with modern authentication standards (e.g., FIDO2, passwordless, adaptive MFA).
• Hands-on experience with languages like Go, Java, Python or .NET and modern DevOps practices.
• Prior experience in a high-growth cybersecurity or identity startup is a plus.

Our Values

At Netwrix, our values guide every action:

• Next-Level Customer Focus -Customers first, always. We listen, protect, and go the extra mile— because their success is our mission.
• Excellence - We set high standards and take pride in delivering exceptional results. We celebrate wins, seek constant improvement, and address shortcomings professionally.
• Transparent Ownership - We celebrate our successes, own up to our mistakes, communicate openly, and face challenges head-on with a genuine commitment to doing the right thing.
• Winning with Clear Thinking - We value clarity, find straightforward solutions to complex problems, and make swift, effective decisions.
• Relentless Innovation - We continually seek better ways to serve our customers and stay ahead. We foster creative thinking, and we embrace new approaches. 
• Industry-Leading Expertise - We take pride in our expertise and continuously seek to learn and share knowledge, striving to be the trusted experts our customers rely on.
• eXceptional Together - We believe in the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives. By valuing each other’s strengths, we achieve outcomes that surpass individual contributions.

Join us in a culture where integrity, respect, and hard work are foundational. Be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact.

Why You’ll Love Working at Netwrix

• Competitive Health Benefits
• Continuous Learning and Development Opportunities
• Team-Oriented, Collaborative, and Innovative Work Environment
• Regular Company Town Halls to Keep You Informed
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement

We pride ourselves on a culture that truly values employee input across various backgrounds and experiences. We look forward to welcoming new talent who can help us further our mission.

Netwrix Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers (EEO) and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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