Remote Senior Manager, Security Engineering

Summary

Join our team at Vanta as we secure the internet and protect consumer data. We're seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Security to lead our exceptional Security Engineering team.

Requirements

• Strong leadership experience in engineering-driven security and an ability to lead a technical team from a foundation of transparency and trust
• Inherent alignment with our trust-based, human-centric security culture both internal to Vanta and externally – that is not based on using tactics of fear, uncertainty, or doubt as levers for action
• Strong application security experience, with emphasis on implementing security controls in a SaaS environment
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53) and experience ensuring compliance
• Understanding of a wide range of security technologies and an ability to stay updated on latest cybersecurity threats and trends; Deep understanding of / ability to guide and communicate technical direction for internal application security programs, including familiarity with common vulnerabilities like OWASP Top 10, and security tooling such as SAST, DAST, and other application security testing technologies
• Ability to assess and analyze security risks comprehensively, considering both business impact and technical impact; Ability to prioritize risk remediation with consideration to business goals and objectives
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships internally with Product, Engineering, and other teams toward security goals

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of the best security engineers in the world, with a view of security that is engineering-driven, human-centric, and trust-based
• Help define the strategy for Vanta’s application security program, and empower the team to implement robust security protocols and stay ahead of emerging threats
• Work with the Engineering and Product Development team to assess and communicate acceptable levels of risk, mitigate that risk, and help ensure that Vanta products are developed with security in mind
• Provide, both individually and through your team, expert feedback to Vanta’s Product, Engineering, and Design teams on our product offerings and serve as a strong customer voice in product development
• Represent Vanta’s products, vision, and voice as a trusted security thought leader in public security forums

Benefits

• Industry-competitive compensation
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours and location
• Open PTO policy
• 9 paid holidays in the US