GSS Engineering Manager

Department: Global Security Operations Center

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: US - Texas

Reporting To: Jeremy Kelley

Description

OBJECTIVE

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, hands-on Engineering Manager with a strong background in data platform architecture and cybersecurity platforms. The ideal candidate will combine technical leadership with strategic vision to drive platform development, scale secure data systems, and manage high-performing engineering teams. This role is key to strengthening our security posture and enabling scalable, reliable data pipelines that serve internal and customer-facing applications.

Primary Objectives in this Role:
• Lead and mentor the engineering teams building our core data and cybersecurity platforms into world class teams.
• Own architectural decisions and platform strategy for high-availability, high-security systems.
• Foster a strong engineering culture grounded in innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

About the role

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of software and platform engineers working on data infrastructure and security systems.
• Oversee the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable data ingestion, processing, and governance systems.
• Lead the implementation of cybersecurity platforms including threat detection, data encryption, identity and access management, and audit logging systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, security, compliance, and analytics teams to align platform capabilities with business goals.
• Ensure adherence to security and privacy standards
• Drive roadmap planning, sprint execution, and performance evaluations for your team.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource planning for the engineering group.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and regulatory requirements in data and security domains.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

About you
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred but not required, or relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing or building data platforms (ETL, data lakes, streaming, warehousing).
• Proven expertise in building or integrating cybersecurity systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure. Azure preferred.).
• Experience with distributed systems, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams in a collaborative and ambiguous environment.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives, and deliver quality outcomes on time.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty) are a plus.
• Willingness to pursue additional certifications aligned with team and company goals within the first 12 months.

Professional Attributes
• Detail-oriented with a passion for precision and correctness.
• Professional demeanor and high emotional intelligence.
• Proactive, positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong sense of team cohesion, mentoring, and people development.
• Passionate about delivering excellent internal and external service.
• Excited to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.

Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match eligibility after 90 days.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
• Referral bonus program.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and fun work culture that values innovation and ownership.