Job Title:
Senior Community Engagement ManagerAbout Trellix
Trellix is a global company redefining the future of cybersecurity. The company’s comprehensive, open, and native cybersecurity platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Trellix, along with an extensive partner ecosystem, accelerates technology innovation through artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to empower over 50,000 business and government customers with responsibly architected security. More at https://trellix.com.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a driven and creative Community Engagement Manager to join our Customer Marketing team.At the heart of this role is the nurturing and growth of the Trellix online community — creating a vibrant, valuable, and deeply engaged space where security professionals, customers, and partners can connect, learn, and thrive. You will build on this foundation by expanding our established Social Ambassador Program, identifying new advocates and empowering them to carry the Trellix brand further into the cybersecurity conversation. Alongside these core priorities, you will manage our organic presence on LinkedIn and YouTube to ensure Trellix remains a credible and influential voice in the B2B cybersecurity space.
About the Role
Community Management
Own and drive the growth of the Trellix online community, creating a welcoming, engaging, and valuable space for security professionals
Develop and execute strategic programs to deepen member engagement, including AMAs, virtual events, member spotlights, discussion threads, and product feedback forums
Moderate community discussions, respond to member questions, and ensure a consistently positive and inclusive experience for all members
Identify and nurture highly engaged community members, connecting them to broader opportunities within the Trellix ecosystem
Partner with Product, Customer Success, and the Trellix Learning Center to surface timely resources, product updates, and training content within the community
Monitor and report on community health metrics including membership growth, engagement rates, and member sentiment, using insights to continuously improve the community experience
Social Ambassador Program
Expand and evolve Trellix's established Social Ambassador Program by identifying and recruiting new advocates from within the customer, partner, and employee community
Develop ongoing enablement resources, engagement initiatives, and incentive programs to keep ambassadors active, motivated, and growing in their advocacy
Equip ambassadors with shareable content, messaging toolkits, and exclusive access to Trellix news, events, and thought leadership
Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with ambassadors, recognizing and celebrating their contributions to the Trellix community
Track ambassador activity, reach, and impact, reporting on program growth and ROI
Organic Social Media
Support and execute Trellix's organic social media strategy across LinkedIn and YouTube, amplifying community stories, ambassador voices, and brand thought leadership
Develop and manage a content calendar aligned with community programs, product launches, campaigns, and industry events
Create compelling, on-brand content — including copy, graphics, and short-form video — tailored for a B2B cybersecurity audience
Collaborate with internal teams (Product, PR, Sales, Customer Success) to ensure a consistent and authoritative brand voice across all channels
Track and report on organic social performance, using data-driven insights to refine strategy and better serve the community
About You
Required Qualifications
5 to 7 years of experience in community management, social media, or brand advocacy — preferably in a B2B technology or cybersecurity environment
Proven experience managing and growing online communities, with a track record of driving meaningful engagement and measurable results
Experience working with or expanding ambassador or advocacy programs
Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, engaging content for a professional audience
Experience managing online communities using platforms such as Khoros, Higher Logic, Discourse, or similar
Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, trends, or terminology, with the ability to engage credibly with a technical audience — prior experience in the cybersecurity industry is a plus
Proficiency with social media management and customer success tools such as Sprout Social, Totango, Salesforce
Analytical mindset with a track record of measuring and reporting on community and social KPIs
Highly collaborative with the ability to build strong relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
Company Benefits and Perks:
We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Support for Community Involvement
We're serious about our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Our Commitment to You:
At Trellix, we are committed to creating a safe and trustworthy experience for our customers, employees, and candidates. Please be aware that fraudulent recruiting activity can occur through fake job postings or impersonated communications.
Trellix conducts interviews through professional channels only and does not use text messages, instant messaging, or group chats for interviews. We will never request sensitive personal information—such as your date of birth, Social Security number, or national ID number—during the interview process.
Trellix also does not require candidates to pay fees, purchase products or services, or process payments of any kind as part of the recruiting or hiring process. And Trellix will never keep any original work authorization documents that we may be required to review during the hiring process.
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