Navan is looking for a visionary Director of Security Engineering to lead the charge in protecting customer-facing products and internal tools. As we pivot toward a future defined by AI-driven natural language interfaces, you will be the primary architect of a security strategy that balances rapid innovation with world-class defense-in-depth.
Requirements
- 12+ years in Security Engineering or Software Engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing technical teams
- Deep expertise across the full stack, including Java Spring Framework, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS), and containerization
- In-depth knowledge of modern authentication (SAML, JWT, OIDC, Passkeys) and complex multi-tenant authorization frameworks
- Proven track record in threat modeling, architecture reviews, and application penetration testing in high-risk environments (e.g., Fintech or Healthcare)
- Hands-on experience with S-SDLC automation, including SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA integration
- Familiarity with global compliance standards such as PCI DSS, SOC2, HIPAA, and FedRAMP
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge technology company
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on the company's security strategy