The GSS Engineering Manager will lead and grow engineering teams focused on data and cybersecurity platforms while ensuring adherence to security standards and managing development processes.
OBJECTIVE
The ideal candidate is a dynamic, hands-on Engineering Manager with a strong background in data platform architecture and cybersecurity platforms. The ideal candidate will combine technical leadership with strategic vision to drive platform development, scale secure data systems, and manage high-performing engineering teams. This role is key to strengthening our security posture and enabling scalable, reliable data pipelines that serve internal and customer-facing applications.
Primary Objectives in this Role:
· Lead and mentor the engineering teams building our core data and cybersecurity platforms into world class teams.
· Own architectural decisions and platform strategy for high-availability, high-security systems.
· Foster a strong engineering culture grounded in innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
About the role
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of software and platform engineers working on data infrastructure and security systems.
· Oversee the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable data ingestion, processing, and governance systems.
· Lead the implementation of cybersecurity platforms including threat detection, data encryption, identity and access management, and audit logging systems.
· Collaborate cross-functionally with product, security, compliance, and analytics teams to align platform capabilities with business goals.
· Ensure adherence to security and privacy standards
· Drive roadmap planning, sprint execution, and performance evaluations for your team.
· Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource planning for the engineering group.
· Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and regulatory requirements in data and security domains.
· All other duties and projects as assigned.
About you
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred but not required, or relevant experience.
· 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
· Demonstrated experience managing or building data platforms (ETL, data lakes, streaming, warehousing).
· Proven expertise in building or integrating cybersecurity systems.
· Familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure. Azure preferred.).
· Experience with distributed systems, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
· Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams in a collaborative and ambiguous environment.
· Ability to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives, and deliver quality outcomes on time.
· Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty) are a plus.
· Willingness to pursue additional certifications aligned with team and company goals within the first 12 months.
Professional Attributes
· 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
· Demonstrated experience managing or building data platforms (ETL, data lakes, streaming, warehousing).
· Proven expertise in building or integrating cybersecurity systems.
· Familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure. Azure preferred.).
· Experience with distributed systems, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
· Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams in a collaborative and ambiguous environment.
· Ability to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives, and deliver quality outcomes on time.
· Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty) are a plus.
· Willingness to pursue additional certifications aligned with team and company goals within the first 12 months.
Professional Attributes
· Detail-oriented with a passion for precision and correctness.
· Professional demeanor and high emotional intelligence.
· Proactive, positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
· Strong sense of team cohesion, mentoring, and people development.
· Passionate about delivering excellent internal and external service.
· Excited to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
· Proactive, positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
· Strong sense of team cohesion, mentoring, and people development.
· Passionate about delivering excellent internal and external service.
· Excited to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
Benefits
· Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
· 401(k) plan with company match eligibility after 90 days.
· Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
· Referral bonus program.
· A dynamic, inclusive, and fun work culture that values innovation and ownership.
About
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Austin, Madrid, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 1100 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.
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