Associate Director, IT Security (St Petersburg)

Associate Director of IT Security

The Associate Director of It Security is a critical hands-on leadership role reporting to the Director of Network Security at Raymond James Financial. This position requires a seasoned engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with operational resilience, capable of architecting enterprise-scale security solutions while managing critical incidents. The ideal candidate thrives in high-pressure environments, maintains technical credibility with senior engineers, and can effectively lead diverse teams through both strategic initiatives and operational challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys staying close to the technology while building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy : Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month.

Please note : This role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Required Qualifications

Experience :

• 10+ years of hands-on engineering experience with at least 5 years in technical leadership roles
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams through both strategic initiatives and operational challenges
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated, 24 / 7 environments strongly preferred
• History of successfully managing both planned projects and unplanned operational work

Technical Expertise :

Regulatory & Compliance :

Certifications (Preferred) :

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture :

Operational Leadership :

Engineering Excellence :

Team Leadership & Development :

Incident & Crisis Management :

Realistic Expectations :

The ideal candidate views these challenges as opportunities for growth and takes pride in maintaining and evolving critical systems that enable global financial services.

Education

Bachelor's : Computer and Information Science, Bachelor's : Information Technology, High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Other Certification Not Listed - Other

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to : Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same; Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes; Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind; Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter; Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.

At Raymond James as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.