Senior Director, Enterprise Engineering

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. Vanta is growing quickly and we're continually working to provide our Vantan’s with the best technology possible for them to do the best work of their careers.The Senior Director of Enterprise Engineering will play a pivotal role in driving this company forward and lead the next evolution of Vanta’s IT strategy, supporting an in-office and remote-first workforce, and ensuring our systems, tools, and workflows are modern, secure, and efficient.About the RoleThe Senior Director of Enterprise Engineering will lead the IT Operations and Systems Engineering functions, serving as the cornerstone for technology enablement across Vanta. You will oversee all aspects of employee technology, from service desk operations and office infrastructure across five global offices, to enterprise systems strategy and governance.This role is both strategic and operational, balancing the long-term roadmap for IT with the daily delivery of world-class service and reliability. You’ll partner cross-functionally with Security, People, Finance, Go-To-Market Systems, and Procurement to make smart technology investments that scale.What you’ll do as a Senior Director of Enterprise Engineering at Vanta:Leadership & StrategyDevelop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that supports Vanta’s growth, global footprint, and evolving business priorities.Lead and mentor high-performing teams across IT Operations and Systems Engineering, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence.Partner with business and technology leaders to align IT investments with Vanta’s long-term objectives and compliance requirements.IT OperationsOversee end-user computing, device management, collaboration tools, and service delivery for a remote-first workforce and five global offices.Drive improvements in IT support processes, SLA adherence, and employee experience.Ensure office and hybrid workplace technology infrastructure meets operational and security standards.Systems EngineeringLead enterprise systems strategy and architecture for company-wide applications, workflows, and integrations.Partner with Go-To-Market Systems, Finance Systems, and Procurement teams to ensure scalability, data integrity, and security across tools.Establish standards for application lifecycle management, including vendor selection, onboarding, and decommissioning.Oversee automation initiatives and workflow optimization across SaaS platforms.Governance, Security & CollaborationPartner with Security and Privacy teams to ensure compliance with internal controls and external frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP).Work with Procurement to develop vendor management and technology governance frameworks that ensure cost optimization and risk management.How to be successful in this role:12+ years of experience in IT or Systems Engineering, with at least 5 years leading global, multi-function teams.Proven track record developing IT strategies and scaling technology operations for a remote or hybrid workforce.Deep experience managing enterprise SaaS ecosystems (e.g., Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Jira).Strong understanding of system integration, workflow automation, and enterprise architecture.Experience partnering cross-functionally with Security, Procurement, and Go-To-Market Systems.Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company strongly preferred.Skills & QualitiesStrategic thinker who can connect technology investments to business outcomes.Strong operational leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.Excellent communicator and collaborator with executive presence and influence.Passion for enabli ... (truncated, view full listing at source)