Senior Manager – Infrastructure Cybersecurity

Securiti AI

. Lead, recruit, and develop a team of infrastructure security architects and engineers, including performance and talent management .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $140,600 - $183,108 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in infrastructure security architecture, zero trust strategies, and security automation, with a strong focus on managing technical teams and collaborating with stakeholders. Proficient in cloud security practices and regulatory compliance, ensuring robust security frameworks and standards are established and maintained.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Infrastructure Security ArchitectureZero Trust ArchitectureCloud Security (AWS/Azure)Security Leadership Certifications (CISSP/CISM/CCSP)Security Automation and Policy as Code

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure SecurityZero Trust Network StrategyCloud-Native Security ControlsThreat ModelingRisk ManagementVulnerability RemediationSecurity Patterns AuthoringNIST 800-53CIS BenchmarksIdentity and Access Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Next-Generation FirewallsSecure Web GatewayDNS SecurityDDoS ProtectionInfrastructure as CodePolicy as CodeEnterprise Mobile SecurityCertificate Lifecycle ManagementCryptographySASE/SSE

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCCSPAWS Certified Security – SpecialtyMicrosoft AZ-500Microsoft SC-300Okta Certified AdministratorGIAC Certifications

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityInfrastructure EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceCritical-Infrastructure EnvironmentsEnterprise Segmentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, recruit, and develop a team of infrastructure security architects and engineers, including performance and talent management
Own security architecture, reference patterns, and hardening baselines for network, platform/OS, cloud, mobile, and assigned IAM services
Define and publish approved security patterns and reference architectures, including secure-by-design blueprints, guardrails, and standards
Drive the Zero Trust network strategy, including macro- and micro-segmentation, software-defined perimeter, SASE/SSE, ZTNA, secure web gateway, DNS security, DDoS protection, and secure remote access
Advance security automation and policy as code so infrastructure controls are codified, repeatable, and continuously validated
Coordinate remediation of infrastructure findings and non-compliant items
Monitor regulatory and compliance changes and update standards, patterns, and architectures
Manage vendors and external partners supporting infrastructure security tooling and services
Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; STEM field preferred
5+ years of cybersecurity or infrastructure engineering experience, including years of leading technical teams
Strong knowledge of infrastructure security architecture and hardening across network, platform/operating system, and cloud environments
Proficient knowledge of zero trust architecture, macro/micro-segmentation, SASE/SSE, ZTNA, next-generation firewalls, secure web gateway, DNS security, and DDoS protection
Proficient knowledge of AWS and/or Azure cloud security, including cloud-native controls, landing zone design, and secure configuration
Working knowledge of identity and access management and enterprise mobile/endpoint security
Proficient knowledge of threat modeling and risk management; working knowledge of vulnerability remediation processes
Experience authoring security patterns, reference architectures, technical standards, and SOPs
Proficient understanding of NIST 800-53 and CIS Benchmarks
Ability to manage business stakeholders, vendors, and external partners
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred: Master's degree
Preferred: 12+ years of relevant experience
Preferred security leadership certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
Preferred cloud and platform security certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft AZ-500 or SC-100, or GIAC certifications
Preferred identity certifications such as Microsoft SC-300 or Okta Certified Administrator
Preferred experience with enterprise segmentation, zero trust network strategies, enterprise mobile fleets, identity platforms, cloud-native architectures, infrastructure as code, policy as code, security automation, PKI, certificate lifecycle management, cryptography, and regulated or critical-infrastructure environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top-tier health and wellness benefits
Employee-run Business Resource Group communities
Parental leave
401(k)
Space-available travel privileges
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Commuter benefits
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Flight privileges
Bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards