Daxko · 9 hours ago
Manager, Security Operations & Engineering
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $223K/yr
8+ years expDaxko builds software that supports fitness, wellness, and community organizations, and they are seeking a strategic Manager of Security Operations & Engineering. In this role, you will lead and evolve security operations, oversee cloud security and IAM, and mentor a team of engineers while ensuring operations align with business goals.
ComputerFitnessSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a team of security engineers and SOC analysts focused on cloud security, IAM, vulnerability management, and tooling
Hire, coach, and retain top talent by fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture that reflects Daxko’s core values
Conduct regular performance evaluations and handle team matters with fairness and professionalism
Drive the daily execution of security operations and oversee a dynamic SOC environment
Develop and mature incident response processes—create playbooks, run tabletop exercises, and lead live response to events
Define and report on meaningful metrics and KPIs to assess security posture and continuously improve performance
Prioritize and lead cross-functional security projects aligned with business risk and strategic priorities
Own and optimize the usage of key security platforms including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence tools
Partner with IT, Engineering, DevOps, and GRC to enhance detection capabilities, streamline response, and reduce organizational risk
Promote automation and modernize workflows to increase efficiency and reduce alert fatigue
Act as a trusted security advisor to both technical and business stakeholders
Qualification
Required
8+ years in security operations and/or engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
Proven success building or maturing SOC and incident response programs in hybrid cloud and on-premise environments
Deep expertise in IAM, cloud security (AWS/Azure), vulnerability management, and endpoint protection
Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, IOCs/TTPs, and automation
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
A passion for mentoring and growing high-performing technical teams
Preferred
Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments
Familiarity with compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or GCIA
Experience using automation or AI to enhance security operations
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance options
Monthly fitness reimbursement
401(k) matching
New-Parent Paid Leave
Casual work environments
Remote work
Company
Daxko
Daxko is a technology company that empowers the fitness and wellness industry with innovative software solutions.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (4)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.25MKey Investors
Frontier Growth
2021-10-19Private Equity
2016-09-06Acquired
2014-02-24Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jeff VanDixhorn
Chief Executive Officer
Wesley Gillette
Chief Product Officer
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