Sr. Manager, Security Engineering

Illumio

Illumio

United States
Posted on Feb 7, 2026

Location

Headquarters

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

CTO Office

Compensation

  • $232K – $278K

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, alignment with market data, or applicable laws.

At Illumio we offer a wide range of benefits to our eligible team members. Our benefit programs vary by location and can include Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Health and Dependent Savings Accounts – Life and Disability Programs – Paid Parental Leave – Voluntary Benefit Programs – Company Sponsored Wellness Program – Wellness Reimbursement Program - Retirement Savings – Equity Opportunities – Paid time off and Paid Holidays – Employee Incentive Program.

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Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

Our Team’s Vision:

The Illumio Security Team helps set the strategic, technical direction of the company while keeping both Illumio and our customers secure. We maintain Illumio’s competitive advantage by exploring new technologies, while collaborating with Engineering and Product Management.

Your Impact:

  • This is a high-visibility leadership role within the Security organization, reporting to the Senior Director of Security Engineering, and part of our broader security leadership team. You will help to shape the strategic direction of our Security Program with your knowledge and experience in all facets of Detection, Response and Recovery.

  • As a Security Engineering Leader, you will be responsible for guiding and supporting a global team of SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, Incident Responders and Threat Hunters. This is a hands-on role where you can lead a team and still keep your technical edge. You will drive use of Illumio’s own products to keep us secure and improve core capabilities for our customers by providing direct feedback to our Product Management teams.

Your Toolkit:

  • You have demonstrable experience leading and managing global teams in a technology company, with at least 3 years in a people management position.

  • As this is a leadership role we expect you to have excellent communication skills and be comfortable leading technical discussions.

  • Must be able to show 3-5 years hands-on technical experience in Incident Response and Security Operations roles.

  • Cloud Security experience is required, preferably across multiple cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.

  • Deep understanding of Security Tools and Technologies such as Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, CSPM tools, WAF, IAM, EDR, DLP.

  • Experience measuring SOC/SIEM performance and reporting metrics.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience using Illumio products

  • Vulnerability Management experience in addition to the core responsibilities will differentiate you from other candidates.

  • CISSP or equivalent industry certification is ideal.

Our Commitment:

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.


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All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation Range: $232K - $278K