Senior Manager, Security Engineering

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. Vanta lives at the intersection of security and compliance, and our customers range from novices to deep experts - all of whom need and value having strong security and compliance programs driven by the best-in-market automation and orchestration tools we provide. We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Security, reporting to the Director of Security, to lead our exceptionally talented Security Engineering team. Vanta’s Security Engineering team provides essential security operational services, is directly involved in the software development process, sets policies and standards regarding enterprise-wide security requirements, and offers advisory services to enable our business to thrive while effectively managing risk. What you’ll do as a Senior Manager of Security at Vanta: Lead and grow a team of the best security engineers in the world, with a view of security that is engineering-driven, human-centric, and trust-based. Help define the strategy for Vanta’s application security program, and empower the team to implement robust security protocols and stay ahead of emerging threats. Leverage AI to improve efficiency of team processes, and improve the maturity of the overall security program. Work with the Engineering and Product Development team to assess and communicate acceptable levels of risk, mitigate that risk, and help ensure that Vanta products are developed with security in mind. Provide, both individually and through your team, expert feedback to Vanta’s Product, Engineering, and Design teams on our product offerings and serve as a strong customer voice in product development. Represent Vanta’s products, vision, and voice as a trusted security thought leader in public security forums. How to be successful in this role: Strong leadership experience in engineering-driven security and an ability to lead a technical team from a foundation of transparency and trust. Inherent alignment with our trust-based, human-centric security culture and our Security Engineering and Security Operations Team Principles – both internal to Vanta and externally – that is not based on using tactics of fear, uncertainty, or doubt as levers for action. Strong application security experience, with emphasis on implementing security controls in a SaaS environment. Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53) and experience ensuring compliance. Experience with leveraging AI to improve security processes. Understanding of a wide range of security technologies and an ability to stay updated on latest cybersecurity threats and trends; Deep understanding of / ability to guide and communicate technical direction for internal application security programs, including familiarity with common vulnerabilities like OWASP Top 10, and security tooling such as SAST, DAST, and other application security testing technologies. Ability to assess and analyze security risks comprehensively, considering both business impact and technical impact; Ability to prioritize risk remediation with consideration to business goals and objectives. Ability to build trust and strong partnerships internally with Product, Engineering, and other teams toward security goals. Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact. What you can expect as a Vanta’n: Industry-competitive salary and equity Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents Health & wellness stipend Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office Family planning benefits Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time 11 company-paid holidays Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events! Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. #LI-remote At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as s