Amplitude is a leading digital analytics platform that helps companies unlock the power of their products. More than 2,300 customers, including Atlassian, Jersey Mike's, NBCUniversal, Shopify, and Under Armour, rely on Amplitude to gain self-service visibility into the entire customer journey. Amplitude guides companies every step of the way as they capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. When teams understand how people are using their products, they can deliver better product experiences that drive growth.
As an organization, we approach challenges with humility, take ownership of our contributions, and embrace a growth mindset that pushes us to constantly improve ourselves, each other, and the value we bring to customers and partners.
Role Overview:As the Senior Manager of Security Engineering, you will be responsible for the overall security posture of our SaaS platform. You will lead a team of talented security engineers and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of our infrastructure and applications. This role requires a deep technical background, strategic thinking, and excellent leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor a team of security engineers, fostering a culture of security excellence.Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.Communicate security risks, strategies, and performance metrics to senior leadership and other stakeholders, providing clear and actionable insights.Collaborate with senior leadership to advocate for security initiatives and resources.Promote a strong security culture across the organization, ensuring all employees understand their role in maintaining security.Technical Expertise: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security controls for data, infrastructure, and application layers.Drive signal processing and intelligent automation to support rapid detection and response.Gather, analyze, and disseminate threat intelligence to anticipate and mitigate potential security risks.Integrate security into the software development lifecycle, ensuring secure coding practices and secure team behaviors.Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, remediation, and communication.Implement and manage security monitoring and alerting systems.Conduct root cause analysis and implement lessons learned to prevent future incidents.Work closely with Infra, IT, and Product teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle.Provide security training and awareness programs for employees.Represent the company at security conferences and industry events.Qualifications: Technical Skills: Strong background in both infrastructure and application security.Proficient in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevSecOps practices.Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, DLP).Knowledge of secure coding practices and software development methodologies.Experience: 7+ years of experience in security engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Proven track record of managing security in a SaaS environment.Hands-on experience with threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.Education & Certifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
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