Director of Security and Infrastructure

Director of Security & InfrastructureLocation: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: $150,000 - $180,000 per yearPosition OverviewWe 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