Senior Director, Corporate Engineering

• Develop 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
• Partner with business and technology leaders to align IT investments with Vanta’s long-term objectives and compliance requirements
• Oversee 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
• Lead 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
• Partner 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

• 12+ years of experience in IT or Systems Engineering
• 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
• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact

Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company

• Offers Equity
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Other company perk programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
• 16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness stipend
• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
• Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
• Family planning benefits
• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events