Senior Information Security Manager

Zoomcar; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Leave program

Equity program

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Fortinet in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Senior Information Security Manager to lead the ISMS development and security program. You will coordinate security compliance initiatives across the organization and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulators.

The role requires deep expertise in ISO/IEC 27001, NIST security frameworks, cloud security, risk governance, and security operations. This position is onsite at Fortinet’s US headquarters with competitive rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, information security or related field.
• CISSP / CISA / CISM certifications preferred or equivalent.
• ISO 27001 Lead‑Auditor or similar certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the information security team and drive ISMS design, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Perform gap analyses against NIST SP800-53 and other frameworks; create mitigation plans.
• Apply information security and privacy requirements to ISMS policies and documents.
• Prepare materials for FedRAMP and GovRAMP compliance efforts and audits.
• Develop KPIs and reporting to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.
• Oversee audits, vendor reviews, and response to audit requests.
• Lead risk and privacy impact assessments; drive risk treatment and remediation plans.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure controls are in place and functioning.
• Lead daily security operations, incident handling, and response coordination.
• Drive vulnerability management and patching with operations teams.

Skills

InfoSec leadership

NIST SP800-53

ISO 27001

SOC2 knowledge

FedRAMP/GovRAMP

Cloud security

Network security

Linux/Windows

VMware

MySQL/MSSQL

Fortinet products

Communication skills

Independent work

Detail oriented

Policy documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

CISSP or CISA or CISM

ISO 27001 Lead-Auditor

VCP

CCSP

CRISC

Tools

Fortinet products

SIEM

Audit tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage information security team, lead the design, implementation, operation, and continual improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Perform gap analysis based on NIST SP800-53 and other compliance framework, create mitigation/action plans.
• Determine the applicability and apply the information security and privacy requirements to ISMS policies.
• Prepare required documents for supporting various compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP and GovRAMP.
• Develop related KPI metrics for performance measurement, and for ensuring continued compliance and improvement.
• Create compliance project plans. Manage the implementation.
• Conduct risk and privacy impact assessments on business and operation processes. Prepare finding reports. Create and implement risk treatment plans.
• Collaborate with operation teams to ensure that appropriate controls are implemented and operated properly.
• Participate in and lead the daily security operation, oversee the handling of security alerts and incidents.
• Lead vulnerability management activities, monitor remediation progress, and work closely with operations teams to ensure timely patching of identified vulnerabilities.
• Manage internal and external audits. Develop audit plans, respond to various audits and review requests.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in information security area, with people and project management experience.
• Subject matter expert of NIST SP800-53, ISO/IEC 27000 and SOC2 related standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Experience of managing FedRAMP or GovRAMP implementation and compliance is highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with various information security frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, NIST SP800-161, GovRAMP, FedRAMP, PCI DSS) and regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of and experience in privacy framework and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Strong network security knowledge. Thorough understanding of current and emergent trends in information security.
• Working knowledge of information security control technologies including access control, cryptography, vulnerability management, SIEM/log management, ID/IPS, and penetration test.
• Working knowledge and hardening skills on information technologies including Linux, Windows, VMWare, MySQL, MSSQL, etc.
• Working knowledge of Cloud platforms, Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network security.
• Experience and knowledge of Fortinet products and services are preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate ability to work with team members, cross functional and external parties.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Able to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide continual attention to details. Strong analytical mindset. Able to gather and report data in meaningful format.
• Passionate about policies, processes and documentation. Able to translate general standards to practical guidelines suitable for business operations.

Educational & Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security or related field;
• A certification in one or more of the following desirable:
  • CISSP
  • CISA, CISM
  • ISO 27001 Lead-Auditor
  • VCP
  • CCSP
  • CRISC
• NIST SP800-53 related training program.
• GovRAMP/FedRAMP related training program.

About Our Team:

Join our team, known for its collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with global customers, internal engineering teams and product development groups. Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We embrace Fortinet’s core values of openness, teamwork and innovation, fostering an environment where team members support each other, share knowledge, and leverage AI to solve complex technical challenges. Our inclusive and dynamic team thrives on collaboration and is driven by the shared goal of maintaining Fortinet’s high standards of excellence in cybersecurity solutions.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,500-$203,500.

• Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 890,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Fortinet looking for a Senior Information Security manager to join the Information Security team in the U.S. This position is responsible for leading the information security team, focusing on information security compliance projects. This role will oversee the design, implementation, operation, and continual improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), coordinate security compliance initiatives across the organization, and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies. The position requires a strong understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST security frameworks, cloud security, risk management, governance, and security operations. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, and work onsite at Fortinet's headquarter in Sunnyvale, California.