Manager, Security Engineering

Alkami Technology

. Lead, develop, mentor, and manage security engineers and individual contributors .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $181,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in Information Security, with a focus on managing security engineers, implementing security tools, and developing metrics for performance evaluation. Proficient in incident management, threat management, and collaboration across security functions.

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Leadership/Management ExperienceCybersecurity CertificationsIncident Management and ResponseSecurity Tool ManagementThreat Management

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Hard Skills

Security Tool ImplementationVulnerability ScanningIncident ManagementThreat AnalysisRisk ManagementSecurity Metrics DevelopmentSecurity Device ManagementCyber-Attack KnowledgePerformance EvaluationDashboard Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLeadership SkillsAbility to Handle High-Pressure Situations

Tools & Technologies

WAFEDRNGAVSIEM (Splunk)

Certifications & Qualifications

CEHCISSPGCIHGSECGCIAGMONOSCP

Industry Keywords

Information SecuritySecurity EngineeringSecurity OperationsIdentity and Access ManagementRegulatory OversightAuditor Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, mentor, and manage security engineers and individual contributors
Execute and implement security tools including WAF, EDR, NGAV, and vulnerability scanning
Oversee security tool uptime processes
Research, develop, and maintain knowledge of new tools, techniques, industry best practices, and process improvements for detecting, analyzing, and responding to emerging security threats
Develop and publish security engineering metrics and dashboards
Provide input to departmental KPIs and performance goals
Participate in oversight activities by regulators, auditors, and other appropriate parties
Represent the Security Engineering function on the Information Security Steering Committee
Collaborate with Security Architecture, Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, SRE, and IT teams
Evaluate individual and team performance using metrics and goals
Drive technical discussions, triage, research, and investigations of active and potential threats

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of leadership/management experience within the Information Security field
8+ years relevant experience in the field
Security leadership/management experience
One or more cybersecurity certifications: CEH, CISSP, GCIH, GSEC, GCIA, GMON, OSCP, or equivalent
In-depth knowledge of cyber-attacks, techniques, threat vectors, risk management, and incident management
Experience in security device management and SIEM (Splunk) and security tools
Proficient in incident management and response
Experience in threat management
Proficient in preparing reports, dashboards, and documentation
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to handle high-pressure situations
Must be eligible to work in the US for full-time employment
Must be willing to work without employment sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first environment
Unlimited paid time off
401(k) with employer match