Compass · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Security Engineering
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expCompass is revolutionizing the real estate industry with their end-to-end platform. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Platform Security to lead and mature security programs across their AWS cloud infrastructure, application security, and product security, ensuring a robust security posture while supporting rapid business growth.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy for cloud, application, and product security that aligns with business objectives and key security frameworks like NIST CSF and CIS Controls
Lead and mentor a team of security engineers and architects, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration with the broader Product & Engineering organization
Oversee the security of our AWS environment, focusing on implementing "golden path" guardrails, improving visibility, and remediating identified risks. This includes securing our infrastructure, network, and IAM configurations
Drive the maturation of our application security program by integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline, conducting design reviews, and managing the security review backlog. Work closely with product teams to ensure security is a core component of new feature development
Collaborate with the Offensive Security team to manage and prioritize the remediation of vulnerabilities across the platform and applications
Partner with key stakeholders, including the CTO, SVP of Product & Engineering, and other technical leaders, to ensure security initiatives are well-understood, prioritized, and delivered. Address and mitigate critical security gaps, such as those related to our recent M&A activities and agent-facing systems
Proven expertise in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to Cloud and Application Security. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of the AI-specific threat landscape (e.g., data poisoning, prompt injection) and have hands-on experience with modern AI-powered security platforms such as MCP Servers, CNAPP, XDR, and AI-enhanced SAST/DAST. This strategic role requires the ability to develop and implement robust AI security governance frameworks and lead the organization in the secure adoption of AI-driven technologies
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and risk indicators (KRIs) to measure the effectiveness of the security program and provide regular updates to senior leadership and the Audit Committee
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing cloud and application security teams
Deep understanding of AWS security services and best practices
Experience with application security testing (SAST/DAST), secure development lifecycles, and DevOps security
Familiarity with our security tech stack (e.g., Wiz, Crowdstrike, Okta, AWS, Signal Sciences/Fastly WAF, API Security Gateways) is a plus
Proven ability to lead and motivate a senior, high-performing team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across technical and business functions
Strong business acumen and a pragmatic approach to security
The ability to prioritize projects based on risk and business impact, especially in a tight budget and resource-constrained environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or AWS Certified Security - Specialty are highly desirable
Benefits
Paid vacation
Holidays
Sick time
Parental leave
Recharge leave
Medical
Tele-health
Dental and vision benefits
401(k) plan
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Commuter program
Life and disability insurance
Maven (a support system for new parents)
Carrot (fertility benefits)
UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network)
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
Company
Compass
Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling real estate assets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.77BKey Investors
Morgan Stanley Senior FundingSoftBank Vision FundFidelity
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2021-04-01IPO
2019-07-30Series G· $370M
Leadership Team
Robert Reffkin
Founder & CEO
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Mike Toltzis
Co-Founder @ SET Real Estate Group || Compass
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