Engineering Manager - IT & Security

About Our Client

The organization operates in the construction technology sector, providing a field-first platform designed to reduce administrative work and improve building processes. Its unified platform connects field and office teams with real-time access to plans, tasks, updates, and project information. Supporting more than 4 million projects worldwide, the organization combines construction expertise with digital innovation to help teams work more efficiently and improve project outcomes.

About the Opportunity

The Engineering Manager, IT & Security will lead a small team responsible for internal IT, security, and compliance. This role plays a key part in strengthening the organization’s technology and security posture by overseeing operational support, compliance audits, security initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. The position provides significant influence over the development of security policies, processes, and best practices while supporting the growth and development of the organization’s security function.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of IT and security professionals.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and support team members’ professional growth and development.
• Guide the team through compliance audits and associated requirements.
• Provide company-wide IT and security support.
• Collaborate with Operations and other teams to complete security questionnaires and customer requirements.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the implementation of security projects and initiatives.
• Define, document, and promote security best practices across the organization.
• Manage security incident response processes and vulnerability assessments.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve IT and security processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT and security, including at least 1 year in a management or leadership role.
• Experience developing technical security guidelines, policies, and processes.
• Strong understanding of security standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt.
• Ability to recognize when additional expertise or assistance is needed and seek support appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 audits.
• Knowledge of data residency and GDPR requirements.
• Experience with offensive security practices.
• Familiarity with static code analysis and application security practices.
• Experience with AWS security tools and services.
• Contributions to security, technology, or open-source communities.

Pay

Estimated salary range of $195,000 to $220,000 per year, with a potential corporate bonus of up to 30%. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.