Security Engineering Manager

GDT is a global IT services company that values innovation and inclusivity. The Security Engineering Manager role focuses on security engineering execution and compliance initiatives, while also mentoring engineers and contributing to security practices.

Responsibilities:

• Security Engineering & Operations
• Design, implement, and optimize security solutions across managed customer environments
• Support SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, firewall, and cloud security controls
• Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews
• Establish secure architecture standards and best practices
• Contribute to Zero Trust and secure access initiatives
• Compliance Participation (Advisory Role)
• Participate in compliance-related discussions and initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI, NIST, etc.)
• Provide technical recommendations aligned to regulatory frameworks
• Review audit findings and contribute to remediation planning
• Collaborate with compliance stakeholders without direct ownership of compliance programs
• Security Risk & Customer Advisory
• Conduct security posture assessments and risk reviews
• Provide actionable remediation guidance
• Support customer-facing teams in communicating security recommendations
• Contribute to customer security roadmaps where appropriate
• Practice Development & Future Leadership
• Mentor and guide engineers working on security initiatives
• Help define repeatable security processes and delivery standards
• Assist in building scalable security offerings within Managed Services
• Potential future leadership of security-focused engineers as the practice expands

Requirements:

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience
• Prior experience in a security leadership or management capacity
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and control mapping
• Experience with enterprise security tools (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, cloud security, network security)
• Ability to translate compliance requirements into technical implementation
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar