Manager, Software Development

Infrastructure Engineering & Cloud Operations (IECO) is evolving into a world-class, cloud-optimized organization focused on delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing platforms. As we transition from co-located environments to modern cloud solutions, we are placing a heightened emphasis on vulnerability management, patch compliance, and infrastructure security.
As a DevOps Manager within IECO, you will lead a team of engineers with a core mission to ensure the security and resilience of our cloud infrastructure. You will drive the implementation of robust vulnerability and patch management programs, ensuring timely remediation of security risks while maintaining operational excellence. Your leadership will be instrumental in advancing automation, improving system reliability, and safeguarding customer trust.
You must be a proactive, results-driven leader who thrives in dynamic environments. You bring a security-first mindset, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to mentor and inspire high-performing teams.
 

What you’ll do
❖Build and lead a high-performing team focused on vulnerability detection, assessment, and remediation across cloud and hybrid environments.
❖Oversee the end-to-end patch management lifecycle, ensuring timely deployment of security patches and updates across all infrastructure components.
❖Establish and enforce security baselines and compliance standards, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
❖Monitor and analyze vulnerability metrics and patch compliance KPIs, using data to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.
❖Collaborate with Security, Risk, and Compliance teams to align on threat intelligence, audit requirements, and remediation strategies.
❖Lead incident response efforts related to infrastructure vulnerabilities, ensuring rapid containment and resolution.
❖Drive automation initiatives to streamline vulnerability scanning, patch deployment, and compliance reporting.
❖Provide technical leadership in cloud infrastructure design, ensuring security is embedded in architecture and operations.
❖Partner with Product Management and Application Engineering to align infrastructure security with product roadmaps and business goals.
❖Manage 24/7 operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of critical systems.
❖Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing across teams
❖Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies

What we’ll want you to have:

❖Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
❖10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, DevOps, or SRE roles with a strong focus on security and patch management.
❖Proven experience implementing and managing vulnerability management tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and patch management solutions (Tanium).
❖Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
❖Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and secure CI/CD pipelines.
❖Strong understanding of ITIL, security frameworks (NIST, CIS), and compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
❖Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing geographically distributed teams.
❖Availability for on-call support during critical incidents or high-impact events.

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