Security Automation Manager

Summary

Join Celonis, a global leader in Process Mining technology, as a Manager, Security Automation. Lead and mentor a team of engineers, developing and executing a strategic roadmap for security automation. Integrate security into software delivery pipelines, collaborating with various teams. Provide technical oversight, contributing hands-on to critical projects using Python, Go, and Terraform. Align security initiatives with business objectives, communicating progress to stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership, security automation expertise, programming skills, and project management experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience leading or managing engineering or security teams
• Strong hands-on experience integrating security tools into CI/CD environments and in DevOps/DevSecOps roles
• Proficiency in programming (Python, Go, or similar languages), with demonstrated experience reviewing and guiding technical implementations
• Proven excellence managing complex security automation projects, prioritizing tasks, and delivering results
• Exceptional abilities in stakeholder engagement and communication, effectively interacting with technical teams and executive leadership

Responsibilities

• Define the vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for security automation, emphasizing integration into CI/CD pipelines, vulnerability management, and supply chain security
• Align security initiatives with business objectives, clearly communicating progress and risks to executive stakeholders
• Lead, mentor, and expand a team of DevSecOps/Automation Engineers
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional growth opportunities, cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee multiple security automation projects from proof-of-concept through production deployment
• Establish and monitor milestones, KPIs, and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of automated security controls and processes
• Review and guide critical security automation code and architectures, utilizing languages and tools like Python, Go, and Terraform
• Directly engage in complex pipeline integrations, tool evaluations, and custom script development as necessary
• Coordinate with Product Security (AppSec) teams for effective identification, triage, and remediation of vulnerabilities at the application layer
• Partner with Cloud Security teams to align infrastructure security standards with automation practices, advocating for and facilitating Security Champions programs within development teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and associated security scanning and management tools
• Experience implementing Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), code signing, and addressing supply chain security challenges, such as those exemplified by incidents like SolarWinds
• Track record of successfully building or scaling security automation capabilities in SaaS or cloud-native environments
• Demonstrated habit of staying current with emerging cloud security trends and threats. Participation in security communities or contributions to open-source security projects show a plus
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field is beneficial

Benefits

• The unique opportunity to work with industry-leading process mining technology
• Investment in your personal growth and skill development (clear career paths, internal mobility opportunities, L&D platform, mentorships, and more)
• Great compensation and benefits packages (equity (restricted stock units), life insurance, time off, generous leave for new parents from day one, and more)
• Physical and mental well-being support (subsidized gym membership, access to counseling, virtual events on well-being topics, and more)
• A global and growing team of Celonauts from diverse backgrounds to learn from and work with
• An open-minded culture with innovative, autonomous teams
• Business Resource Groups to help you feel connected, valued and seen (Black@Celonis, Women@Celonis, Parents@Celonis, Pride@Celonis, Resilience@Celonis, and more)
• A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future