The Director of Information Security Engineering is a senior cybersecurity leader responsible for the architecture, engineering, and operational effectiveness of the organization's security technologies and controls.
This role leads multiple security disciplines, including Identity & Access Management (IAM), Network and Endpoint Security, SAP Security, Security Architecture, and Application & Data Security. The Director will partner with the Director of Information Security Operations to ensure the overall security of AutoZone systems and data.
The successful candidate must possess significant experience in a dedicated Information Security leadership role
ResponsibilitiesSecurity Engineering Leadership
• Develop and execute the enterprise security engineering strategy aligned with organizational objectives and cybersecurity risk management priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across multiple security disciplines.
• Establish security standards, policies, and engineering practices that support a secure-by-design culture.
Security Architecture
• Establish and maintain enterprise security architecture standards and frameworks.
• Provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies and their associated security risks.
• Ensure security requirements are embedded throughout the technology lifecycle.
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Provide strategic leadership for identity governance, privileged access management, authentication, authorization, and access certification programs.
• Ensure effective lifecycle management of user, service, and privileged accounts.
• Lead the adoption and enhancement of modern identity technologies, including multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and zero trust principles.
Network and Endpoint Security
• Direct the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise network security controls.
• Oversee firewalls, network segmentation, secure remote access, intrusion detection/prevention, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management technologies.
• Ensure effective monitoring, hardening, and protection of endpoint devices across the enterprise.
SAP Security
• Lead SAP security governance, architecture, and administration.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties (SoD), role-based access controls, and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Partner with business and ERP teams to support secure SAP implementations, upgrades, and transformations.
Application and Data Security
• Lead application security programs, including secure software development practices, threat modeling, code review, and security testing.
• Establish security requirements for internally developed and third-party applications.
• Develop and maintain data protection strategies including data classification, encryption, key management, and data loss prevention.
• Partner with development, infrastructure, and data teams to implement security controls that protect sensitive information.
Required Experience
• 10+ years of progressive information technology and cybersecurity experience.
• Experience in a dedicated Information Security role with direct responsibility for security teams and security programs.
Preferred Experience
• Experience supporting cloud security initiatives, i.e., Google Cloud environments.
• Experience within large retail, distribution, manufacturing, or highly distributed enterprise environments.
• Experience leading security transformation and modernization initiatives.
• CISSP Certification preferred
- Competitive pay
- Unrivaled company culture
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
- 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
- AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
- Opportunities for career growth
- Paid time off
- Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
- Tuition reimbursement
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive information technology and cybersecurity experience
- Experience in a dedicated Information Security role with direct responsibility for security teams and security programs
- Leadership experience across Identity & Access Management, Network and Endpoint Security, SAP Security, Security Architecture, and Application & Data Security
- Experience supporting cloud security initiatives (e.g., Google Cloud)
- Experience within large retail, distribution, manufacturing, or highly distributed enterprise environments
- Experience leading security transformation and modernization initiatives
- CISSP certification
AutoZone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AutoZone and has not been reviewed or approved by AutoZone.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is offered, with employer matching contributions made per pay period noted in company materials. This creates a structured long‑term savings path for eligible employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan enables buying company stock at a discounted price. This provides an additional wealth‑building avenue beyond base wages.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability, and EAP coverage are available as part of standard packages. These offerings establish a comprehensive baseline of health and protection benefits for eligible employees.
AutoZone Insights
What We Do
AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 7,000 stores in the US, Mexico, Brazil and Puerto Rico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. AutoZone, headquartered in Memphis, TN, is a growing Fortune 300 company with a deep commitment to serving our customers, communities and fellow AutoZoners. We have vast opportunities in our stores, distribution centers, field offices, specialty business units and Store Support Center and embrace diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas to strengthen our teams and business. Our team is connected by a deep commitment to our Pledge and Values, principles established more than thirty years ago that reinforce our priorities and team culture. In addition, we constantly innovate and aspire to best serve our customers, creating new and better tools, training and outreach to serve both DIY and the professional installer customers. From in-store tools to E-Commerce, training and development to recognition, our team has the tools to help you grow your career at AutoZone. See where your drive can take you!
