Cyber Defense Engineering Manager, Abnormal Security

$163.8-192.2k

Equity is an important and exciting part of our total compensation strategy

AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US
Abnormal Security

Cloud email security platform

Open for applications

Abnormal Security

Cloud email security platform

501-1000 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSaaSCyber SecurityCloud ComputingFraud

Open for applications

$163.8-192.2k

Equity is an important and exciting part of our total compensation strategy

AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US

501-1000 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSaaSCyber SecurityCloud ComputingFraud

Company mission

To make the cloud a safer place for businesses.

Role

Who you are

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations
  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, access control, and security protocols
  • In-Depth knowledge of EDR, CDR, and SIEM technologies
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, particularly in AWS environments
  • Familiarity with Kuberenetes environments and associated security controls
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and train security engineers
  • Excellent communications skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation in AWS (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform)
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools, especially in AWS CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of containerization security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in AWS ECS or EKS
  • Proficiency in GitHub and its pull request process, including code review practices and security considerations

Desirable

  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
  • Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GCIH or equivalent
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, GoLang, or Java for security automations and code reviews
  • Experience with penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques in cloud environment
  • Public speaking or presentation skills for security awareness training
  • Knowledge of digital forensics and malware analysis in cloud contexts

What the job involves

  • Abnormal Security is a leading cyber security organization committed to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity. As a Cyber Defense Engineering Manager with AWS expertise, you will lead a team of security professionals responsible for protecting our organization's digital assets and cloud infrastructure
  • You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies, overseeing incident response, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, with a particular focus on AWS environments. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in cloud security, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats in cloud-based infrastructures
  • Lead and mentor a team of cyber defense engineers, fostering their growth and development
  • Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices for AWS cloud environments
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security systems and controls in AWS
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security gaps in cloud infrastructures
  • Manage incident response processes and lead investigations into security breaches, including those in AWS environments
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure security measures are integrated across the organization's cloud systems
  • Review Infrastructure as Code (IAC) pull requests to implement security controls
  • Stay informed about emerging threats and technologies in cloud security, adapting strategies accordingly
  • Prepare and present reports to senior management on security status and initiatives, including AWS-specific metrics and insights
  • Manage budgets and resources for the cyber defense team, including AWS security tools and services
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, FedRAMP) in cloud environments

Our take

Fraud involving impersonation is one of the top causes of online financial crime. Criminal tactics like email account spoofing, where the criminal impersonates an official account to steal personal information or money, are rife. Abnormal Security is a startup aimed at handling these hyper-targeted and personalized email attacks by analyzing communications and identifying potential fraud before it can take place.

The fraud detection space is extremely competitive but Abnormal Security differentiates itself through its focus on the threat of impersonation rather than a spectrum of threats. This has allowed it to amass a wealth of data relating specifically to high-risk impersonation attacks, analyzing over 45,000 signals to detect any anomalies.

Its specialized approach has fueled rapid growth, leading to a $4B valuation after a Serice C Funding round. Now, Abnormal plans to double down on product development and expand internationally, prioritizing markets where data security laws necessitate a local presence. By staying focused on impersonation, Abnormal Security positions itself as a formidable force in the fight against online financial crime.

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Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

11% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Aug 2024

$250m

SERIES D

May 2022

$210m

SERIES C

Total funding: $534m

Company benefits

  • Healthcare
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401k
  • One Medical
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Monthly Internet & Phone Stipend
  • Health and Wellness Stipend

Company HQ

Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Having started their career as a Software Engineer, co-founded GamerNook.com, Bloomspot, and Adstack before spending 3 years at Twitter. Co-founded Abnormal Security in April 2018, and has been CEO since.

Previously Senior Software Engineer at Twitter and Google. Was also Software Architect at TellApart.

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