Manager, Security Engineering (enterprise Systems)

Contentful

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Base: $187,000 - $253,000; bonus/equity: stock opt...
On-site
8+ years engineering and security experience
3+ years managing security engineering teams
Expertise with aws, gcp, and azure
Contentful is seeking a Manager of Security Engineering to lead and enhance security initiatives within their enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security engineering, team management, and cloud environments, while being committed to innovative problem-solving

Job Summary

  • This role involves owning security engineering across Contentful's corporate systems, including tooling and platforms that support the internal security team.
  • The successful candidate will balance people leadership with hands-on technical execution, designing and operating security controls at scale.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including stock options, full healthcare coverage, and a generous paid time off policy.

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Contentful is seeking a Manager of Security Engineering to lead and enhance security initiatives within their enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security engineering, team management, and cloud environments, while being committed to innovative problem-solving.

Salary

Base: $187,000 - $253,000; Bonus/Equity: Stock Options eligible; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, parental leave, education budget

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years engineering and security experience
  • 3+ years managing security engineering teams
  • Expertise with AWS, GCP, and Azure
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and IaC
  • Experience in identity and access management
  • Strong software development skills in Python or Go

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for solving complex security problems
  • Ability to operate in ambiguity
  • Experience with AI adoption and risk management
  • Strong systems thinking and scalability focus
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years progressive engineering and security experience
  • 3+ years managing people and security engineering teams
  • Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship
  • Located in the eastern time zone
  • Experience securing endpoint, SaaS, and cloud environments

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

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