Senior Manager, Security

TriNet; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO and leave program

Job summary

TriNet is seeking a Sr. Manager to oversee the Product Security Program, focusing on secure software delivery and DevSecOps practices in its Atlanta, GA office. The role requires leading a high-performing team to integrate security across all phases of the SDLC.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in cybersecurity, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The compensation ranges from $125,000 to $275,000, varying based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(K) savings plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years leading product security teams.
• Proven track record in building secure software programs for SaaS and cloud-native architectures.
• Deep understanding of secure software development and modern DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Security Program and set strategy.
• Build and mentor a high-performing security team focused on secure development.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Executive presence and stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity

Tools

SAST

DAST

Container scanning

Secrets management

Job description

A Brief Overview

The position manages the Product Security Program, encompassing both product security and application security domains. As Sr. Manager, you will manage a team and lead the execution of secure software delivery, champion DevSecOps practices, and collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to embed security throughout every phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering innovation, building resilience, and cultivating a proactive, shift‑left security culture across our organization.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Product Security Program, setting strategy and execution plans.
• Drive transformation and modernization by embedding security‑by‑design principles into technology platforms and development workflows.
• Build, lead, and mentor a diverse, high‑performing security team focused on secure software development, threat modeling, and secure architecture.
• Provide strong people leadership, fostering growth, accountability, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Develop and maintain secure coding standards, threat modeling frameworks, and security architecture reviews.
• Lead the adoption of cloud‑native security, software supply chain controls, and modern DevSecOps practices across all development environments.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams across engineering, DevOps, and product teams to influence product roadmaps and the integration of security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee vulnerability management, code scanning, and remediation processes for all software products and applications.
• Drive adoption of security tooling and automation, including SAST, DAST, container scanning, and secrets management.
• Manage security training and awareness programs for developers and product managers.
• Report on key metrics (KRIs/KPIs) to key stakeholders that inform executive decisions and demonstrate program effectiveness.
• Monitor emerging threats and ensure proactive defenses are in place to protect our software assets.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and inclusion within the security program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity.

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years leading product security teams.
• Proven track record building and scaling secure software programs for SaaS, microservices, APIs, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Deep understanding of secure software development, OWASP, threat modeling, BSIMM, and modern DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with security tools such as SAST, DAST, IAST, container scanning, secrets management, and supply chain security.
• Experienced in operating within a global environment, collaborating across distributed teams.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Thorough, detail‑oriented, and quality‑driven.
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.

Licenses and Certifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP) are a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal

Work Environment

Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The preferred location for this role is Atlanta, GA. Salary range for this location is $125,000.00 to $275,000.00. All qualified external applicants will be considered for an in‑office role, based in Atlanta. All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and consider relocation to Atlanta and may be considered for remote hire at the company’s discretion. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan. Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full‑time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [e-mail] to request such an accommodation.