Security Engineering Manager

Location: On-site – Greater Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Area

A global leader in advanced technologies is searching for a forward-thinking Security Engineering Manager to guide their enterprise cybersecurity efforts. This hands-on leader will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of information security within a large, mission-critical IT environment. From driving strategic security architecture to mentoring a high-impact team, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, innovation-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a long-term vision and tactical roadmap for enterprise-wide security engineering initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed security best practices (including defense-in-depth and least privilege) across platforms and development lifecycles.
• Oversee the management and continuous enhancement of the cybersecurity tool stack.
• Implement scalable, risk-based security solutions tailored to business objectives rather than policy-based mandates alone.
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of security engineers, providing coaching and strategic oversight to foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Develop and report on key security metrics and KPIs to monitor and improve the organization’s security posture.
• Promote a security-by-design mindset across teams by evangelizing architecture principles and secure development practices.

What Sets You Apart:

• Passion for cybersecurity and the ability to solve complex technical challenges.
• Proven ability to scale secure infrastructure and security solutions in a dynamic IT environment.
• Deep understanding of secure enterprise architecture across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Experience building secure CI/CD pipelines and integrating DevSecOps principles into engineering workflows.
• Strong grasp of compliance frameworks including NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, and SOX.
• Awareness of current threat landscapes including advanced persistent threats.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience building and implementing security solutions within large, complex organizations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience within security engineering or operations teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate risk across technical and business stakeholders.
• Clear commitment to integrity, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

About Blue Signal:  

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