Engineering Manager - Cloud Security (Remote)
About the Role
We are seeking an Engineering Manager for Cloud Security to join our team at Paxos. In this remote position, you will lead a talented team of security engineers responsible for securing our AWS and Kubernetes infrastructure. Your expertise will help us design and implement robust security measures that enable our product teams to operate efficiently and safely.
What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of cloud security engineers, setting clear goals and providing ongoing feedback.
- Own the security posture of our AWS and Kubernetes platforms, ensuring compliance and resilience.
- Drive the design and implementation of Zero Trust architectures, including identity-based perimeters and least-privilege access controls.
- Partner with Platform, SRE, and Product Engineering teams to embed security into infrastructure roadmaps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Establish and scale infrastructure as code and policy as code practices to build automated guardrails.
- Act as Incident Commander for high-severity security incidents, coordinating technical responses and stakeholder communication.
- Own the security engineering roadmap for cloud and container security, balancing short-term risk reduction with long-term strategic investments.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Legal to maintain and improve our security posture relative to frameworks like SOC2 and ISO.
Requirements
- 8+ years of engineering experience, including time as an individual contributor security engineer.
- 2-3 years of experience as an engineering manager, leading security or infrastructure teams.
- Proven experience securing production AWS environments, including AWS Organizations and IAM.
- Hands-on experience securing multi-cluster Kubernetes environments.
- Strong fluency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CDK).
- Deep understanding of security architecture concepts, including Zero Trust and cloud hardening best practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading incident response as an Incident Commander.
- Excellent communication skills to explain complex security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Experience with mTLS and network segmentation.
- Knowledge of security frameworks like SOC2 and ISO.
- Proficiency in headcount planning and performance reviews.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $240,200 to $275,500 per year.
- Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and inclusive company culture.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Support for continuous learning and skill development.
This Engineering Manager role at Paxos offers a unique opportunity to lead a cloud security team in a rapidly evolving FinTech environment. Enjoy competitive compensation and remote work flexibility.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in designing and implementing security architectures using AWS services such as IAM, VPC, and CloudTrail, with a strong focus on Zero Trust principles.
Demonstrates a proactive mindset in incident response and threat modeling, with hands-on experience in Kubernetes security best practices and tools like Aqua Security or Twistlock.
Possesses strong leadership skills to mentor and develop a remote team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in security practices.
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