Senior Cybersecurity Engineering Manager

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist is seeking an experienced security engineering leader to direct the optimization of security engineering functions across multiple teams. You will guide threat modeling, testing, and incident response while ensuring regulatory alignment and reliable technology solutions.

The role emphasizes developing lower-level managers and senior engineers, aligning security initiatives with business objectives, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to drive secure outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Deep expertise in cybersecurity principles, threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing.
• Experience with information security technologies, configuration management, and operational handoff.
• Advanced management and leadership knowledge to manage multiple teams and drive initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Directs the execution of short-to-mid-term operational plans for the cybersecurity engineering job area, aligning team objectives and priorities with strategies set by senior leadership.
• Manages the design, development, and deployment of cybersecurity solutions and frameworks for direct team, ensuring consistency, quality, and reuse across multiple manager-led teams.
• Coordinates and oversees threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing activities for supported platforms and services, ensuring effective coverage and measurable risk reduction.
• Oversees the integration and improvement of information security technologies within the job area, monitoring adoption and lifecycle activities.
• Provides input to senior managers and stakeholders on security issues and risk trade-offs, translating strategies into detailed actionable plans.
• Partners with internal teams and external vendors to ensure activities align with standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Applies and upholds security policies and best practices across the job area, monitoring adherence and addressing gaps.
• Directs crisis management, incident response, and forensic activities, ensuring playbooks are followed and lessons learned captured.
• Develops and coaches lower-level managers and senior engineers, reinforcing delivery, collaboration, and accountability.
• Contributes to technology, risk management, and compliance decisions affecting the job area.

Skills

Threat modeling

Security testing

Penetration testing

Cybersecurity principles

Information security technologies

Configuration management

Operational handoff

Leadership

Executive collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Security automation and orchestration tools

Job description

Truist is seeking an experienced security engineering leader to direct the optimization of security engineering functions across multiple teams. You will guide threat modeling, testing, and incident response while ensuring regulatory alignment and reliable technology solutions.

The role emphasizes developing lower-level managers and senior engineers, aligning security initiatives with business objectives, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to drive secure outcomes.