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Engineering Manager, Security Platform

Vannevar
Location
Remote
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Backend Platform Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing software engineering teams
  • Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, access control, and secure system design
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience building and operating scalable, reliable distributed systems
  • Demonstrated ability to partner closely with product, engineering, and operational stakeholders
  • Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and make sound tradeoffs between security, reliability, developer experience, and delivery velocity
  • Excellent communication skills and a track record of driving alignment across teams
Nice to have
  • Active security clearance or ability/willingness to obtain one
  • Prior experience building software for defense, national security or intelligence use cases
What the job really is

As an Engineering Manager for the Security Platform at Vannevar, you will lead a team focused on developing and managing authentication, authorization, and access management systems across various products. Your role involves defining the technical strategy, fostering team growth, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and user-friendly access solutions. You will also drive the adoption of security best practices and standards throughout the organization.

Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Remote friendly with WeWork access
  • Unlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year
  • 401(k) match
  • Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends
  • Salary top-up during military reserve duty
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on security and defense applications may limit exposure to other industries
  • Role requires strong leadership and communication skills, which may not suit all candidates
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