Security Technical Program Manager , Threat Informed Defense

Snap Inc.; Los Angeles, Palo Alto (CA, CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Security Technical Program Manager to advance its Threat-Informed Defense organization.

You will convert insights from offensive security engagements and threat intel into actionable security initiatives, lead programs to mitigate risks, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement robust security controls. The role emphasizes measurable outcomes, cross‑functional collaboration, and strong communication skills, with a view to reducing organizational risk across

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of information security concepts and risk reduction.
• Proven track record managing complex security programs and projects.
• Strong understanding of offensive security, threat intel and IR processes.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams and communicate priorities clearly.
• Experience driving adoption of security platforms at scale.

Responsibilities

• Translate offensive security insights, threat intel and IR into initiatives.
• Lead strategic programs to proactively mitigate identified security risks.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate and operationalize security controls.
• Establish measurable metrics to demonstrate program impact.
• Represent program outcomes to stakeholders with clear storytelling.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to automate manual processes.

Skills

Security program management

Threat-informed defense

Offensive security

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cloud security platforms

BeyondCorp model

Job description

Security Technical Program Manager , Threat Informed Defense

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.

Snapchat is a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

We are seeking a Security Technical Program Manager (STPM) to advance our Threat-Informed Defense organization (Offensive Security, Threat Intelligence, and Detection & Response). In this role, you’ll utilize insights from offensive security engagements, threat intelligence reporting, and incident response post-mortems to design, lead, and execute key security initiatives that strengthen Snap’s overall security posture. You’ll partner closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to implement robust security controls, drive the adoption of secure platforms, and systematically reduce organizational risk.

What you’ll do:

Convert insights from offensive security assessments, threat intelligence, and incident response into actionable security initiatives.

Design, lead, and execute strategic programs to proactively mitigate identified security risks.

Collaborate with engineers across various disciplines to integrate and operationalize security controls, promoting widespread adoption of secure solutions and best practices across the organization.

Establish clear, measurable metrics to demonstrate and track the performance and impact of offensive security, threat intelligence, detection engineering, and digital forensics capabilities, as well as security programs and initiatives.

Represent the organization internally and externally, effectively communicating program outcomes and educating stakeholders through clear, impactful storytelling.

Identify and deliver solutions to optimize or automate manual and inefficient processes.

Knowledge, skills, & abilities:

Depth of security experience and familiarity with a broad range of information security concepts and principles.

Proven experience managing complex security programs and projects.

Strong understanding of offensive security practices, threat intelligence, and incident response processes.

Ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams and clearly communicate security priorities.

Experience driving adoption of security platforms and technologies in large‑scale environments.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with mastery in the ability to tailor the message to the audience.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field or equivalent experience.

6+ years of experience in security advisory space, technical program management or security solution delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with cloud‑based services and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Workspace, AWS, etc.).

Practical experience in a BeyondCorp model.

“Default Together” Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our 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!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) :

The base salary range for this position is $190,000-$284,000 annualy.

Zone B :

The base salary range for this position is $181,000-$270,000 annually.

Zone C :

The base salary range for this position is $162,000-$241,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Security Technical Program Manager , Threat Informed Defense