Security Engineering Manager

CFC- Chatham Financial Corporation; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

CFC- Chatham Financial Corporation is looking for a Security Engineering Manager to lead their evolving security function in Kennett Square, United States. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, focusing on cloud security, and will drive the implementation of security controls and practices across their Azure environments.

Chatham values hands-on leadership and collaboration with engineering teams to integrate security into development and delivery processes, while also managing third-party penetration tests and ensuring compliance with SOC2.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering with a strong foundation in software or cloud engineering.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Azure cloud security.
• Experience securing modern application stacks and containerized environments.
• Strong understanding of application security principles and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with SOC2 controls and working with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the security engineering function.
• Design and implement security controls across Azure-based cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security into development processes.
• Manage penetration testing with third-party vendors.
• Implement cloud security and posture management.

Skills

Cloud security

Mentoring and leadership

Secure coding practices

Problem-solving

Collaboration and communication

Tools

SAST

DAST

Cloud security posture management (CSPM)

Job description

Overview

We don’t simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you — offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you’ve been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service.

We are seeking a Security Engineering Manager to lead and evolve our security engineering function within a growing financial risk and advisory SaaS business. This role is ideal for an engineering‑first leader who thrives in a hands‑on environment and is motivated to build, scale, and mature security capabilities in a cloud‑native platform.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow the Security Engineering function, starting as a player‑coach and scaling the team over time.
• Design, build, and implement security controls across Azure‑based cloud infrastructure, containerized environments, and .NET applications.
• Establish and mature cloud security and application security practices, including secure architecture patterns and threat modeling.
• Secure the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.
• Own and manage third‑party penetration testing, including vendor coordination, scope definition, and remediation tracking.
• Develop and deliver secure coding training and guidance to engineering teams, driving adoption of best practices.
• Build and maintain auditable security controls aligned with SOC2 requirements, partner closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, DevOps, and Compliance to embed security into the development and delivery process.
• Evaluate, implement, and operate security tooling, with a focus on automation and scalability.
• Implement and manage cloud security scanning and posture management, including continuous monitoring for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and drift across Azure environments.
• Identify and address emerging risks related to AI/LLM usage, including vulnerability management, secure integration practices, and guidance for engineering teams adopting AI capabilities.
• Remain hands‑on—able to dive into technical challenges, review architecture, and contribute directly when needed.

Success (First 12 Months)

• Strengthened and matured cloud and application security practices across the organization.
• Implemented robust policy scanning and vulnerability management practices.
• Implemented effective security controls within CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Established and maintained robust, auditable controls aligned to SOC2 requirements.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering, with a strong foundation in software or cloud engineering.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers, with a desire to build and scale a team.
• Deep hands‑on expertise in cloud security (Azure required; AWS familiarity preferred).
• Experience securing modern application stacks, including .NET applications and containerized environments.
• Strong understanding of application security principles, including secure coding practices, threat modeling, and common vulnerabilities (OWASPTop10).
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling.
• Familiarity with SOC2 controls, including designing and implementing auditable technical controls and working with auditors.
• Experience managing or working with third‑party penetration testing vendors.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Experience with security tooling such as SAST, DAST, container scanning, and cloud security posture management (CSPM).
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, particularly in working with engineering teams.

Compensation & Benefits

For Denver based candidates, the compensation range for the position is expected to be between $155,000 and $180,000 annually. Total compensation, including base pay, discretionary individual bonus, and company bonus, may be higher than the range listed, depending on applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid holidays and paid time off.

About Chatham Financial

Chatham Financial is the leading independent capital markets advisor, delivering an integrated blend of expert advice and powerful technology to help you reduce risk and seize opportunity. With decades of capital markets strategy, execution, monitoring, and performance expertise, we serve as an unwavering advocate for your best interests and your innovation partner. Our technology platform unifies data across assets, debt, and derivatives, giving you unmatched agility, transparency, and insight. It’s clear ahead. Our commitment is to carry that light forward in every partnership, every solution, and every market we serve. We help guide the way—giving clients the insight and momentum to move forward with confidence, no matter what lies ahead.