Manager, Security Engineering (AWS)

TL;DR

Manager, Security Engineering (AWS): Leading a team of security engineers to protect the platform and donors with an accent on strategic roadmapping and cross-functional partnerships. Focus on maturing the security program, managing vulnerability risks, and embedding security into the SDLC.

Location: Remote (US only). hirify.global is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

Salary: $173,676 - $210,741

Company

Nonprofit organization dedicated to creating technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive.

What you will do

• Manage and mentor a team of security engineers through 1:1s, career development planning, and performance reviews.
• Define and prioritize quarterly and annual security initiatives aligned with frameworks like NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or SOC 2.
• Partner with Platform, SRE, Legal, and IT teams to embed security into the SDLC and incident response processes.
• Drive product and cloud security posture across AWS infrastructure, ensuring secure architecture and continuous monitoring.
• Oversee vulnerability management including SAST, DAST, SCA, and bug bounty programs.
• Manage the security budget, justify tooling spend, and coordinate headcount requests.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience managing a team of security engineers or technical ICs.
• Must be based in the US (no visa sponsorship available).
• Deep familiarity with AWS cloud security, Application Security (web apps and authentication), EDR, and device management.
• Experience overseeing AppSec tooling and building/tuning detections in a SIEM.
• Track record of navigating competing priorities across engineering, SRE, platform, and legal organizations.
• Experience leading AI-forward teams and leveraging AI tooling to increase execution speed and quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited time-off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• 401K with 2% automatic employer contribution and up to 6% match.
• $1,000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees.
• Minimum of three months paid medical, family, and parental leave.

Hiring process

• Background check conducted at the time of offer in compliance with applicable laws.