Director, Corporate Security, IT | LATAM

Overview

Location: Colombia, Brazil, Paraguay, Canada, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Bolivia

Employment Type: Full time

Location Type: Remote

Department: R&D, InfoSec

Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We’re not just building software; we’re creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Deel is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Corporate Security to lead and oversee two critical teams: IT Security and Security Operations (SecOps) . This leader will be responsible for safeguarding Deel’s technology ecosystem, ensuring strong defenses against cyber threats, and building scalable security strategies to protect the company’s assets, data, and people.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with proven leadership ability and thrives in a fast-paced, global, and high-growth environment.

• Act as the system owner for Deel’s security platforms (ZTNA, SWG, enterprise browser, DLP, EDR, etc.).

• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and oversee resolution across security tools and infrastructure.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to remediate security risks identified by Deel’s security tools or security architects.

• Ensure security systems are fully integrated, optimized, and aligned with Deel’s enterprise security strategy.

• Define, implement, and continuously improve Deel’s monitoring and alerting strategy .

• Manage communication and incident coordination with Deel’s SIEM and SOC providers , ensuring incidents are tracked and resolved effectively.

• Design and maintain security dashboards for visibility and metrics reporting across the company.

• Act as Tier 3 escalation for security incidents and investigations, providing advanced technical guidance.

• Develop and execute Deel’s insider threat detection and response strategy .

• Define and implement SIEM correlation rules to detect emerging threats.

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve security playbooks to ensure rapid, consistent incident response.

• 10+ years of experience in security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing IT Security and/or SecOps.

• Strong technical expertise with enterprise security systems (ZTNA, SWG, DLP, EDR, SIEM, etc.).

• Proven experience with SOC practices, digital forensics, and incident response.

• Deep knowledge of monitoring, detection, and insider threat strategies.

• Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in high-pressure environments.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to partner across technical and business stakeholders.

• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.) strongly preferred.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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