Technical Operations Lead, Application Security

Veeam Software, Inc.; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 vacation days

Private medical, dental, and optical

Life and disability insurance

Meal card

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Veeam is seeking an experienced Technical Operations Lead to structure, coordinate, and drive Application Security initiatives. The role requires coordinating across security and engineering teams, translating priorities into plans, and improving processes with a focus on AI-enabled automation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technical program or project management, strong stakeholder management, and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in technical program management or similar roles.
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives in a technology environment.
• Strong program and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and bring structure to ambiguous problems.
• Working knowledge of software engineering and secure SDLC/vulnerability management.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, automation, or program execution.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive Application Security programs and initiatives across multiple teams.
• Translate priorities into clear plans, milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate work and dependencies between Application Security, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Identify risks and blockers and drive them toward resolution.
• Establish and improve program planning, tracking, metrics, and reporting.
• Help clarify responsibilities and improve processes across the Application Security program.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve and automate Application Security processes, including through AI.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

English communication

Independent work

AI tooling

Job description

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands.

About the Role

Our Application Security program is growing, with more initiatives requiring coordination across security and engineering teams. We are looking for an experienced Technical Operations Lead to help structure, coordinate, and drive these initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Application Security programs and initiatives across multiple teams
• Translate priorities into clear plans, milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes
• Coordinate work and dependencies between Application Security, Engineering, and other stakeholders
• Identify risks and blockers and drive them toward resolution
• Establish and improve program planning, tracking, metrics, and reporting
• Help clarify responsibilities and improve processes across the Application Security program
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve and automate Application Security processes, including through the effective use of AI

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of professional experience, including experience in technical program management, project management, or a similar role
• Experience driving complex cross-functional initiatives in a technology environment
• Strong program and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and bring structure to ambiguous problems
• Working knowledge of software engineering and key Application Security practices, including secure SDLC and vulnerability management
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, automation, or program execution
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Relevant security certifications such asCISSP, CISM, or GIAC certificationsare a plus

What You’ll Get

• 24 annual vacation days, plus 4 extra global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
• Private medical, dental, and optical insurance for employees and dependents
• Life and disability insurance worth 2x gross annual salary
• Monthly meal card with €10.46 per working day
• Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning

Please note:If the applicant is permanently present outside of Portugal, Veeam reserves the right to refuse to consider the application for a job.

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