Ares Management Corporation

Vice President, Cybersecurity Controls Engineering Manager

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2 Locations

In-Office

230K-250K Annually

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The Role

The VP Security Engineer roles include designing security architectures, leading risk assessments, managing security tools, and collaborating with teams to integrate secure cloud and AI technologies.

Summary Generated by Built In

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with Controls Engineering Lead to define and communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Security Controls Engineering team.
Serve as the technical authority for enterprise security controls, providing hands-on guidance and expertise.
Parter with senior engineers to lead the design and implementation of security controls for fleet, data, cloud, and AI environments.
Hire, develop, mentor, and retain top cybersecurity engineering talent.
Act as a key advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
Oversee the execution of security control projects from initiation through deployment and support.
Continuously improve governance, metrics, and processes within the team.
Manage relationships with vendors and service providers.
Collaborate with incident response teams to ensure controls are integrated into workflows.
Provide regular updates and reports on the status and effectiveness of security controls.
Support the corporate marketing teams efforts in coordinating corporate events, sponsorships, and thought leadership initiatives to enhance storytelling and further develop the firms brand narrative.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

Strong foundation in security engineering, architecture, and operations.

Hands-on experience with cloud-native security controls, automation, and orchestration.

Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.).

Experience with security monitoring, logging, and integration with SIEM/SOAR platforms.

Deep expertise in cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP) and AI security controls.

Familiarity with EDR, device management, data protection technologies, and generalized security platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 Defender).

Soft Skills:

Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to stay updated with the latest security trends and threats.

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to drive change and build consensus across diverse groups.

Experience:

12-15+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with significant hands-on experience in security architecture and controls engineering.

Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing enterprise security controls.

Experience leading technical teams and delivering complex security projects.

Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field or equivalent professional experience.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, OSCP) preferred.

Advanced certifications in cloud and AI security are a plus.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Proven track record of developing and maintaining structured processes that support efficiency, scalability, and rapid business growth.

Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Willingness to work flexible hours to coordinate with global teams

Reporting Relationships

Principal, Cybersecurity Platform Engineering

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$230,000 - $250,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.