Senior Engineering Manager - Security Engineering
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for cybersecurity experts continues to skyrocket, companies like ClickHouse are racing to build robust security teams. With the global cybersecurity market projected to reach $300 billion by 2027, professionals with expertise in security engineering are in high demand. ClickHouse, a pioneer in real-time analytics, is no exception. This Senior Engineering Manager role is a chance to make a significant impact in the industry, leading a team that will shape the future of security engineering. Before applying, candidates should be aware that this role requires a deep understanding of security product features, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Engineering Manager - Security Engineering role at ClickHouse is a unique opportunity to build and lead a centralized security engineering function from the ground up. As a seasoned engineering leader, you will be responsible for establishing and scaling a new security engineering team, defining the operating model, and collaborating on the roadmap. Your primary focus will be on delivering security product features across all product lines, including encryption, identity and access, network isolation, sandboxing, and authentication.In this role, you will work closely with the Product Management, Security teams to ensure engineering solutions are grounded in sound risk and threat assessment. You will also manage cross-functional dependencies across Core, Data Platform, Cloud Platform, and Product Security teams.
ClickHouse is a company that values innovation, resilience, and customer trust. As a leader in the security organization, you will be expected to create a team culture grounded in engineering excellence, pragmatic security, and strong cross-functional partnership.
What You Will Do
- Establish and scale a new centralized Security Engineering team, starting with the Customer Identity team and growing with additional hires depending on work needs
- Define the operating model, collaborate on roadmap, and tracking systems for security engineering work across all product lines
- Hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team of security-focused software engineers
- Create a team culture grounded in engineering excellence, pragmatic security, and strong cross-functional partnership
- Lead the design and implementation of security product features across ClickHouse Cloud, Postgres, Langfuse, and OSS
- Drive end-to-end ownership of security engineering initiatives, reducing dependency on ad-hoc resource allocation from individual engineering teams
- Establish clear lanes and a dedicated tracking system for all security product features, providing consistent visibility to security and product leadership
- Manage cross-functional dependencies across Core, Data Platform, Cloud Platform, and Product Security teams
- Collaborate closely with the Product Management, Security teams to ensure engineering solutions are grounded in sound risk and threat assessment
What We Are Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on product security and leadership
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing security engineering teams
- Strong understanding of security product features, including encryption, identity and access, network isolation, sandboxing, and authentication
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to create a team culture grounded in engineering excellence and pragmatic security
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience with Adjust and Excel is a plus
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based security solutions and technologies
- Knowledge of industry-recognized security frameworks and standards
- Certification in security engineering or a related field
- Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday policy
- Remote work stipend and home office setup support
- Professional development opportunities and conference sponsorships
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with security product features, including encryption and identity and access management
- Showcase your leadership skills and ability to create a team culture grounded in engineering excellence and pragmatic security
- Highlight your understanding of industry-recognized security frameworks and standards
- Emphasize your ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage cross-functional dependencies
- Consider including examples of your experience with cloud-based security solutions and technologies in your application
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