IT Security Manager

Universal Music Group•Nashville, TN

About The Position

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. IT Security Manager Job Summary We are currently seeking an IT Security Manager to lead application and platform security initiatives within UMG’s global Tech Security & Identity organization. Reporting to the VP, Security & Identity, this role is responsible for driving the strategy, execution, and maturity of security engineering practices across applications, cloud platforms, and development teams. This manager will oversee a team of security engineers and act as a key partner to engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to ensure that security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. The role combines leadership, program ownership, and technical oversight across application security, vulnerability management, and secure architecture practices. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in application or product security, a track record of leading engineering teams, and the ability to translate security risks into actionable business and technical outcomes.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Application Security, or related disciplines.
2+ years of experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
Strong background in application security, including secure coding, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
Experience with modern application architectures, APIs, and cloud-native environments.
Deep understanding of web security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
Experience implementing or overseeing security tooling (SAST, DAST, API security, etc.).
Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001).
Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Ability to communicate complex security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a global organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading application security or product security programs at enterprise scale.
Familiarity with IAM concepts and integration with identity platforms (SSO, federation, access control).
Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSSLP, or equivalent.
Experience in media, entertainment, or similarly distributed global organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of IT Security Engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
Define and execute the strategy and roadmap for application and product security across the enterprise.
Establish and mature secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including threat modeling, code review, and security testing.
Oversee application security testing programs including SAST, DAST, API security, and penetration testing.
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
Collaborate with vulnerability management teams to prioritize and remediate application and platform risks.
Define and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices aligned with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Provide security architecture guidance for new applications, services, and integrations.
Drive adoption of modern authentication and identity patterns, including SSO, federation, and Zero Trust principles.
Oversee tooling strategy and selection for application security and security engineering capabilities.
Support audit, compliance, and risk management activities (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001, NIST).
Track and report on security posture, metrics, and key risk indicators to senior leadership.
Lead incident response support for application-layer and security vulnerabilities where required.
Promote security awareness and education across engineering and product teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent