Senior Manager - Cyber Security Platform (Hybrid - Seattle) at Nordstrom

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Experienced and strategic leader in security platform engineering
Ability to drive technical strategy for security tooling
Expertise in managing security platforms across domains including endpoint protection, cloud security (CSPM), data protection, email security, and logging/monitoring systems
Knowledge of enterprise security platforms such as EDR, AV, DLP, encryption, SIEM, CSPM, and email security
Proven program management skills for complex migrations, upgrades, RFP processes, and technical evaluations
Strong team leadership and mentoring capabilities for building and developing high-performing engineering teams
Experience in stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences
Ability to establish metrics, standards, best practices, and processes for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for security platforms across multiple domains, including endpoint protection, cloud security (CSPM), data protection, email security, and logging/monitoring systems
Drive consolidation and modernization initiatives to simplify and streamline security tooling while enhancing protection capabilities and reducing operational overhead
Create multi-quarter implementation plans that align with enterprise security vision and business objectives
Identify and prioritize security platform enhancements based on emerging threats, business requirements, and technology trends
Establish meaningful security metrics that demonstrate business value and track platform effectiveness
Partner with security leadership to translate organizational security strategy into actionable platform implementation plans
Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise security platforms including EDR, AV, DLP, encryption, SIEM, CSPM, email security, and related technologies
Oversee RFP processes and technical evaluations for new security tools, ensuring alignment with security requirements and business needs
Manage complex security platform migrations and upgrades with minimal business disruption
Establish and maintain security platform standards, best practices, and architectural patterns
Develop processes for continuous improvement of security platform operations, stability, and effectiveness
Partner with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure security platform integration across enterprise environments
Oversee incident response for platform-related security events and drive root cause analysis and remediation efforts
Build, lead, and mentor a diverse team of security platform engineers across operational support and core engineering functions
Establish team structure that optimizes for both operational excellence and strategic platform innovation
Create individual development plans that align with team members’ career aspirations and organizational needs
Implement performance management frameworks that recognize achievements and address development areas
Foster a collaborative culture that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, partnership, and innovation
Identify and develop emerging leaders within the team to build succession pipelines
Promote inclusive team practices that value diverse perspectives and approaches
Build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across IT, engineering, and business units
Represent security platform needs in cross-functional initiatives and steering committees
Communicate complex security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Negotiate and manage dependencies with partner teams to ensure successful security platform deployments
Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance teams to ensure security platforms meet regulatory requirements
Partner with SOC and incident response teams to ensure roadmaps and platform capabilities support detection

Skills

EDR

DLP

SIEM

CSPM

Endpoint Protection

Cloud Security

Data Protection

Email Security

Encryption

Nordstrom

Retailer offering clothing and accessories

About Nordstrom

Nordstrom is a retail company that focuses on providing a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates department stores and an online platform where customers can shop for various brands and styles. Nordstrom emphasizes a strong customer service experience, encouraging employees to take initiative and develop their careers within the organization. Unlike many competitors, Nordstrom fosters a culture of leadership and personal growth among its staff, which contributes to a dedicated and motivated workforce. The company's goal is to create a positive shopping experience while also being committed to environmental sustainability and community support.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

N/AYear Founded

$16MTotal Funding

N/ACompany Stage

Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees