Engineering Manager, Infrastructure & Security

VTS•New York, NY

46d•$170,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to own the strategy and execution for two of our core Engineering teams: Platform Infrastructure and Security Engineering. This role will drive key initiatives in automation and scalability while building a robust security program that spans Application Security and Cloud Security. Your leadership will ensure our systems and applications are reliable, secure, and ready for future growth. You’ll be leading talented, results-oriented teams through the next phase of our business while championing modern best practices in DevOps, SRE, and security, as well as coaching your engineers to success. Please note that this opportunity is located in New York, NY, and requires this hire to work from our office four days a week.

Requirements

Proven experience leading a high-performing team of infrastructure and security engineers in a cloud-native environment, fostering their professional and technical growth.
Deep expertise in modern cloud architecture (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and its native security controls (e.g., IAM, VPC), along with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), container (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines; complemented by strong experience in Application Security, including vulnerability management and integrating SAST/DAST/SCA tools into the SDLC.
Demonstrated success in driving complex infrastructure and security initiatives (such as achieving compliance certifications, maturing incident response, or large-scale migrations) from conception to completion.
A strong track record of managing Cloud and Security budgets, including vendor contracts and controlling tool costs
Proven ability to partner with engineering leaders and product managers to champion security best practices across the organization
Experience in developing and executing a comprehensive and unified technical roadmap for both infrastructure and security, focused on enhancing scalability and reliability while maturing the organization's overall security posture.

Nice To Haves

You are a strategic and visionary leader who connects infrastructure and security initiatives directly to business outcomes and revenue growth.
You are an inspirational mentor passionate about cultivating talent, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and empowering engineers to do their best work.
You are a pragmatic problem-solver with a data-driven mindset, skilled at identifying high-impact opportunities and making sound decisions under pressure.
You are an excellent communicator and collaborator who can effectively articulate a technical vision to both engineering teams and executive leadership.
You are financially astute, with a strong sense of ownership over the budget and a focus on driving cost-efficiency without sacrificing performance, reliability or security.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and empower a talented team of Infrastructure and Security Engineers, fostering their professional and technical growth through coaching and career development plans
Develop and execute a long-term technical strategy and roadmap for the company's infrastructure and security posture, ensuring a secure-by-design approach that aligns with business goals and product needs
Define, track, and report on quarterly Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for both teams, ensuring alignment with broader company objectives and communicating progress to leadership
Proactively identify opportunities to leverage AI to drive business value, revenue growth and enhance existing internal processes.
Oversee the infrastructure budget, meticulously tracking cloud costs and vendor expenses to ensure operations remain within financial forecasts.
Ensure the team is aligned on team goals, on track with commitments, and consistently delivering high-quality, reliable and secure services.
Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies to guide the evolution of our infrastructure stack and security programs.
Promote a healthy and inclusive team culture that is collaborative, innovative, and psychologically safe, as well as organize team-building activities to strengthen team cohesion.
Act as a technical and strategic guide for both teams, helping to unblock complex challenges and facilitate engineering decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Product, Customer Success) to define requirements and deliver comprehensive solutions.