Senior Manager – Information Security (Tools & Engineering)

About

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Manager – Information Security (Tools & Engineering) to support a leading global technology organization. This role will lead a team of senior security engineers responsible for building, integrating, and operating enterprise security tooling across hybrid infrastructure environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep engineering expertise combined with strong people leadership. This position will be hybrid in Reston, VA and offers strong compensation, executive visibility, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of senior-level security engineers responsible for deployment, integration, and operations of security technologies
• Oversee the full lifecycle management of enterprise security tools, including implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance
• Drive a strong engineering-first approach, focusing on automation, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Design, build, and integrate security tooling across hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Partner with Security Operations teams to ensure tools align with detection, prevention, and response workflows
• Develop and track KPIs, metrics, and maturity roadmaps for security tooling effectiveness
• Ensure tools are properly configured, monitored, and aligned with security best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in detection coverage, automation, and overall tool performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to align initiatives
• Contribute hands-on to complex technical challenges, including scripting, integration, and system-level problem solving

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security engineering, security tooling, or related technical roles
• 2+ years of experience managing or mentoring engineering teams
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise security platforms such as: SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management (VM), Cloud security tools, Security orchestration and automation platforms
• Proven experience in scripting and automation (Python or similar)
• Strong technical background in systems, networking, and security tool integration
• Experience working in hybrid environments (on-prem + AWS/Azure)
• Ability to balance hands-on engineering work with leadership responsibilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading highly technical teams within security engineering or cyber organizations
• Background in building and integrating security tooling (not purely SOC, compliance, or policy-focused roles)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GPEN, or similar
• Experience in highly secure environments such as technology, financial services, or infrastructure-focused organizations
• Familiarity with DNS security or critical infrastructure security environments

Compensation

• Salary Range: $164,300 – $222,300 depending on experience
• Bonus: ~20% annual bonus + RSU equity
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Holidays