Manager, Security Defense Engineering

DigitalOcean is a cutting-edge technology company focused on simplifying cloud services. They are seeking a Security Manager to lead a team of Security Engineers and Analysts dedicated to defending the enterprise and ensuring the security of corporate and production environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow the team
• Scale security infrastructure
• Mature detection engineering
• Build bridges, not walls

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience leading a team of security engineers or analysts
• Comfortable stepping into a role with 6 direct reports
• Track record of elevating talent across all levels (junior to staff) and keeping them engaged and unblocked
• Deep background in Infrastructure Security, Security Operations, or Security Engineering
• Lead with technical credibility, providing meaningful feedback on complex systems across Identity (IAM, ZTNA), Infrastructure (VPNs, Endpoint, IDS, Vault), and Security Observability platforms
• Direct experience with security monitoring programs
• Passion for maturing enterprise defense
• Measure your own success by the success of your team
• Track record of defining clear priorities to reduce context switching
• Clear operational paths so your engineers and analysts can focus on technical execution
• Ensure team members receive visibility and credit for their work
• Translate complex security risks into business context for leadership
• Teach your team to communicate with empathy and clarity
• Effectively communicate roadmaps, milestones, target dates, and project status to both your direct leadership and the extended security leadership team