Manager, Security Engineering, Enterprise Infrastructure

Snap Inc. • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $213,000 - $377,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. Snap Security teams protect the trust and safety of our global community by securing the systems and data that power Snapchat. We safeguard hundreds of millions of Snapchatters every day, ensuring that every product and service is built on a foundation of security and resilience. Our values guide everything we do - from how we anticipate and mitigate threats to how we collaborate across Snap. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. We are looking for a Security Engineering Manager to lead our Enterprise Infrastructure Security (EIS) team!

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of operating system internals and core competency in networking, operating systems, and IAM.
• Proven experience in one or more enterprise security core areas: platform security (macOS/Windows/Linux), SaaS governance, zero-trust architecture, or specialized infrastructure (R&D/Manufacturing).
• Foundational skills in Python, Go, or Java.
• Ability to apply "Defense in Depth" and "Zero Trust" principles to complex, heterogeneous environments.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent years of experience.
• 8+ years of post- bachelor’s corporate security experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 7+ years of post-grad corporate security experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 4 years of post-grad corporate security experience
• 1+ years of experience in engineering management.

Nice To Haves

• Background evaluating and securely enabling emerging technologies, including AI tools and features, with a focus on upholding access control boundaries and data protection requirements
• Familiarity with securing lab, IoT, and ancillary systems, including applying hardening standards, monitoring, and access controls across enterprise environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Work record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a company

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the development of enterprise security platforms and capabilities, translating risk and business requirements into scalable technical solutions adopted across the company.
• Lead pragmatic risk decisions by weighing security risk, business priorities, and cost, ensuring security enables rather than blocks progress.
• Ensure the systems we build, from device trust capabilities to endpoint tooling, consistently demonstrate high technical quality and operational excellence.
• Align the team’s direction with the strategic goals of the organization, participating in quarterly and annual planning to ensure security investments address the highest impact risks.
• Recruit high-caliber engineers and build an engaging, collaborative team that influences the security culture of the broader organization.
• Invest in team member career growth, using effective performance management tools to develop the next generation of security experts.
• Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration, particularly with adjacent Engineering Security functions, IT and Hardware Engineering teams, to offer specialized security consulting, tailor security systems and controls to meet business needs, and ensure a seamless security experience for employees.
• Oversee the team’s shared operational responsibilities, including service requests, security reviews, and vulnerability triage.
• Conduct security reviews and partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate new and existing systems, including AI tools and features, providing actionable mitigation guidance that upholds access control boundaries, protects sensitive data, and enables the business to move securely, while also managing exception handling and formal risk acceptance processes.

Benefits

• Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back!
• We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms.
• Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees