Senior Manager of Security Engineering, Vanta
$233-274k
AI trust management platform
Job no longer available
AI trust management platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$233-274k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help businesses earn and prove trust.
Role
Who you are
- 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 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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
Our take
The security auditing process is usually very time-consuming, taking hours to complete, and it is often difficult for startups to invest time into such a process. Yet, the benefits of security accreditation are enormous, mainly as many such businesses are working globally and need ways to demonstrate security compliance to one another. Vanta works specifically with startups to help them complete and pass security audits such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
The company is a compliance portal and security monitoring platform that businesses use to assess their risk levels. Vanta carries out a pre-audit of a company's digital security and highlights areas that need to be worked on before a full analysis of all threats is carried out. Other businesses such as Datadog or PagerDuty offer similar security monitoring services, but Vanta monitors its customers throughout the year, allowing any issues to be identified and addressed early on.
Vanta's latest $150M raise, boosting its valuation to $4.15B, highlights the company's rapid growth and strong market position. With AI-driven automation, expanding government partnerships, and strategic acquisitions on the horizon, Vanta is scaling quickly while solving real customer problems. Backed by a talented leadership team and a growing customer base, the company looks set to continue its upward trajectory and build a lasting, sustainable business.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jul 2025
$150m
SERIES D
Jul 2024
$150m
SERIES C
Total funding: $500.2m
Company benefits
- Health & Wellness: Vanta values the health and well-being of our teammates and offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for teammates and dependents. Vanta is excited to provide an additional range of benefits that holistically support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
- Work Your Way: Enjoy a remote-first setup if you're in the US, or go hybrid at our international offices
- Paid Parental Leave: Industry competitive paid parental leave for all parents
- Time Away: Industry competitive and generous PTO policy
- 401K Plan: 401k matching contribution plan
Company HQ
Civic Center, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Christina Cacioppo
(Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Vanta in 2017, Christina worked in Product Management for Dropbox. She was also a Professor at the School of Visual Arts and worked on the Investment Team at Union Square Ventures.
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