Senior Manager - Information Security and Engineering

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 (2 days onsite per week) and offers strong compensation, executive visibility, and long‑term growth.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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