Manager, Security Engineering
HeadwayFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have experience managing engineers and engineering teams responsible for infrastructure, platform, or developer-facing tools, a strong technical background with experience in systems engineering, cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, OpenStack, etc.), and proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and product-oriented development in open communities or large-scale developer ecosystems. Excellent communication and facilitation skills, especially in distributed and asynchronous environments, are also required, along with the ability to travel 2-3 times a year. Experience managing engineering teams with a focus on security and familiarity with Wikipedia or Wikimedia projects are preferred.
The Engineering Manager, Security and Privacy will lead a group of security and privacy engineers in protecting the Wikimedia Foundation’s people, project integrity, infrastructure and other assets against threats, advising product management across the Foundation on security best practices and security implications of various product decisions, helping to establish the Wikimedia Foundation’s overall security and safety roadmap, and ensuring delivery against its technical and organizational goals. They will also collaborate with Product & Engineering teams, Legal, ITS and other departments, setting direction, unblocking work, and ensuring delivery against technical and organizational goals, establishing and leading the execution of group processes, including sprint planning, security releases and deployments, and security incident response, as well as hiring and developing a high-performing, inclusive engineering group that builds and owns security-critical software and operates from a shared sense of mission.
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.