Sr. Director Zero Trust & Data Security

Sr. Director Zero Trust & Data Security

The Senior Director of Zero Trust & Data Security is responsible for defining and leading the enterprise strategy, governance, and execution of the organization’s Zero Trust architecture and data protection programs. This leader will oversee the strategic integration of Zero Trust principles across network, identity, and data security domains while ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Data Security

• Lead the data security strategy to ensure enterprise information is protected across its lifecycle.
• Develop data classification and labeling strategy.
• Implement data protection across endpoints, cloud, SaaS, collaboration platforms, and email.
• Establish Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy and program governance.
• Protect sensitive data in collaboration platforms and cloud repositories.
• Deploy encryption, tokenization and data protection technologies.
• Support insider risk monitoring and controls.

SASE Security – Web & SaaS Protection

• Lead the team responsible for protecting enterprise users and cloud services through secure access controls and modern internet security architecture.
• Define strategy and governance for enterprise SASE/SSE security platforms.
• Oversee secure web gateway, CASB, and cloud access protection.
• Manage SaaS application protection and monitoring.
• Ensure secure remote access and internet traffic inspection.
• Implement browser isolation and modern web threat prevention.
• Integrate identity and device trust signals.

Enterprise Zero Trust Strategy & Governance

• Define and execute the enterprise Zero Trust strategy and roadmap aligned with business transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, and digital workforce enablement.
• Drive adoption of modern security architectures including SASE, secure service edge (SSE), and data‑centric security models.
• Develop strategic roadmaps aligned with industry frameworks such as NIST Zero Trust Architecture (SP 800‑207) and Cloud Security Alliance Zero Trust guidance.
• Build maturity models and metrics to measure adoption.
• Lead enterprise Zero Trust architecture reviews.
• Coordinate cross‑functional security initiatives across engineering, infrastructure, and application teams.

Qualifications

Required

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
• 5+ years leading enterprise security programs or large security engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in Zero Trust architecture, data security, and cloud security.
• Experience implementing SASE/SSE platforms and web security architectures.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data protection technologies (DLP, classification, encryption).
• Experience governing security programs in large global enterprises.
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to present to senior leadership and boards.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.

Benefits

• Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join one of nine Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
• Grow your career in an agile, fast‑paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
• Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive best‑in‑class benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, matched retirement savings, wellness program, short‑ and long‑term disability, charitable contribution match, holidays, personal days & vacation, paid volunteer time off, and more.
• Focus on your mental health and well‑being; the organization supports exceptional service to clients while caring for associate well‑being.
• Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact in the communities in which we work and live.
• Get paid to pay it forward with company‑paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

Compensation

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. The compensation for this role is USD $126,800.00 - USD $339,660.00 / Year*.

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit, including qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.