Senior Technical Program Manager – Security

atBackblazeRemoteUS flagUnited StatesFull-timeTechnical Program ManagerSenior$130k – $150k/year

Posted 2 days ago

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive planning and execution of enterprise security initiatives, which encompass vulnerability management, incident response readiness, identity and access management, data protection, and cloud security.

• Convey technical security concepts and the status of programs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Create and sustain program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource distributions across multiple security initiatives concurrently.

• Identify, monitor, and alleviate program risks and dependencies; escalate obstacles with potential solutions and recommendations.

• Collaborate with engineering, product, legal teams, and third-party vendors to ensure timely implementation of security controls.

• Set and report on program objectives, dashboards, and status updates for executive and board-level stakeholders.

• Oversee the intake, prioritization, and monitoring of security findings, vulnerabilities, and remediation activities.

• Assist in coordinating incident response, conducting post-incident reviews, and tracking follow-up actions.

• Enhance security program management processes, tools, and governance frameworks.

• Promote transparency and trust, adopt a lean value-driven methodology, manage by influence, and empower technical teams through servant leadership.

• Engage with fellow TPMs in ongoing cross-functional process improvement endeavors.


⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

• Over 8 years of technical program management experience, including at least 3 years managing security-centric programs.

• Strong comprehension of vulnerability management, threat modeling, identity and access management, network security, cloud security, and incident response.

• Familiarity with standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, HIPAA, or FedRAMP.

• Relevant security certifications, including CISSP, CISM, PMP, PgMP, CRISC, or CCSP.

• Cloud security certifications like AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate.

• Capability to adapt agile management principles to diverse development environments.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex, cross-functional programs concurrently in a dynamic setting.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in translating technical risks into business impacts for executives.

• Strong analytical and risk-assessment capabilities, with experience utilizing program management and ticketing tools.

• Ability to establish trust and influence without direct authority across engineering, legal, and executive teams.

• Keen attention to detail, sound judgment under pressure, and comfort in navigating ambiguity during active incidents.

• Experience with Atlassian and Google product suites is advantageous.


🏝️ Benefits

• Family healthcare coverage, including dental and vision.

• Competitive salary and 401K plan.

• RSU grants available for full-time employees.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Flexible vacation policy.

• Maternity and paternity leave.

• MacBook Pro for work, along with a generous stipend for personalizing your workstation.

• Childcare bonus (for human children only).

• Support for fertility treatment and related services.

• Learning and development opportunities.

• Commuter benefits.

• A culture that fosters a healthy work-life balance.

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