Director, Infrastructure Security

Overview 1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $400M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row. We build a safe, productive digital future and provide a foundation for secure identity, sign-in, and device trust. We are hiring a Director of Infrastructure Security to lead how 1Password secures its cloud-native platform, with a focus on infrastructure, identity and access, network and container environments, and AI-driven systems. This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US. What we’re looking for We’re looking for a leader who can set the direction for infrastructure security and follow through on it. You’ll bring technical depth to understand what strong security looks like, the judgment to prioritize the right work, and the ability to influence and invest across the company. Security leadership: 10+ years in security engineering, with at least 5 years leading teams. You’ve owned meaningful programs and helped teams grow and improve. Cloud and infrastructure security experience: Strong understanding of AWS and modern cloud environments, including Kubernetes and infrastructure-level security controls. Identity and access expertise: Experience building or improving privileged access programs, including how both people and systems get access to what they need. Network and platform security: Experience with network segmentation, WAF, and zero-trust approaches at scale. Awareness of AI security: Understanding of how security is evolving with AI and automated systems, and comfort working in that space as it evolves. Strong technical judgment: Ability to review work, spot gaps, and raise the quality of what’s being built. People leadership and collaboration: Experience building teams, and supporting people’s growth. What you can expect Set and drive the strategy for Infrastructure Security across cloud, identity, and AI systems Define clear goals and metrics to track progress and inform decisions Improve and scale key areas like cloud security, access management, and container security Build and support a strong team, helping engineers grow and do their best work Work closely with engineering teams to make security part of how systems are built from the start Define how we secure AI and automated systems, including access controls, policy enforcement, and risk management Ensure security scales with company growth without slowing teams down Partner across Security Operations to keep work aligned and effective USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $246,000 USD and $369,000 USD, plus participation in benefits, paid time off, an equity grant, and participation in incentive programs. Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $228,000 CAD and $342,000 CAD, plus participation in benefits, paid time off, an equity grant, and participation in incentive programs. 1Password approaches compensation with fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and skill set. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our culture At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first. We challenge the status quo, embrace experimentation, and expect high performance, adaptability, and delivering results. We are not for everyone, but we are a place for experts who drive impact. How we work with AI We leverage AI to achieve our mission and encourage responsible use of AI at all levels. We promote learning AI best practices, applying AI where meaningful, and driving innovative solutions in daily work. If you prefer not to have your application assessed using AI/ML features, you may opt out by completing a form. For more information see our Candidate Privacy Notice. Our approach to remote work We are remote-first but recognize the value of in-person connection. Travel for in-person engagement is common and may include annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and events, depending on role and responsibilities. What we offer We believe in rewarding hard work through a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health and wellbeing: maternity and parental leave top-up programs; competitive health benefits; generous PTO policy Growth and future: RSU program for most employees; retirement matching program; free 1Password account Community: paid volunteer days; peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly; remote-first work environment You belong here 1Password is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken, or veteran status. Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. 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