Nordstrom · 5 months ago
Senior Manager - Cyber Security Platform (Hybrid - Seattle)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$191K/yr - $297K/yr
8+ years expNordstrom is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Security Platform Engineering to lead their security platform engineering team. This role involves managing and enhancing security controls and platforms to protect Nordstrom’s enterprise environment while driving technical strategy and optimizing platform performance.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for security platforms across multiple domains, including endpoint protection, cloud security (or CSPM), data protection, email security, and logging/monitoring systems
Drive consolidation and modernization initiatives to simplify and streamline security tooling while enhancing protection capabilities and reducing operational overhead
Create multi-quarter implementation plans that align with enterprise security vision and business objectives
Identify and prioritize security platform enhancements based on emerging threats, business requirements, and technology trends
Establish meaningful security metrics that demonstrate business value and track platform effectiveness
Partner with security leadership to translate organizational security strategy into actionable platform implementation plans
Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise security platforms including EDR, AV, DLP, encryption, SIEM, CSPM, email security, and related technologies
Oversee RFP processes and technical evaluations for new security tools, ensuring alignment with security requirements and business needs
Manage complex security platform migrations and upgrades with minimal business disruption
Establish and maintain security platform standards, best practices, and architectural patterns
Develop processes for continuous improvement of security platform operations, stability, and effectiveness
Partner with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure security platform integration across enterprise environments
Oversee incident response for platform-related security events and drive root cause analysis and remediation efforts
Build, lead, and mentor a diverse team of security platform engineers across operational support and core engineering functions
Establish team structure that optimizes for both operational excellence and strategic platform innovation
Create individual development plans that align with team members’ career aspirations and organizational needs
Implement performance management frameworks that recognize achievements and address development areas
Foster a collaborative culture that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, partnership, and innovation
Identify and develop emerging leaders within the team to build succession pipelines
Promote inclusive team practices that value diverse perspectives and approaches
Build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across IT, engineering, and business units
Represent security platform needs in cross-functional initiatives and steering committees
Communicate complex security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Negotiate and manage dependencies with partner teams to ensure successful security platform deployments
Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance teams to ensure security platforms meet regulatory requirements
Partner with SOC and incident response teams to ensure roadmaps and platform capabilities support detection and response needs (or requirements)
Advocate for security platform requirements in enterprise architecture and technology standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field—or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity with a focus on security engineering, architecture, or operations
3-5 years of experience in security management roles with a track record of leading high-performing technical teams
Deep understanding of enterprise security architecture and technologies, particularly in the areas of endpoint protection, data security, and monitoring
Experience leading complex security platform implementations, migrations, or upgrades in enterprise environments
Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Proven ability to translate security requirements into practical technical solutions
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field
Experience with cloud security platforms and securing hybrid environments
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS Security)
Experience with DevOps practices and security automation
Understanding of retail or e-commerce security challenges
Experience with security platforms such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, or similar enterprise security tools
Background in software engineering or development
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
401k
Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
PTO accruals
Holidays
Company
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is an online fashion retailer that specializes in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$969.45MKey Investors
Ryan CohenEl Puerto de Liverpool
2024-12-23Acquired
2023-02-03Post Ipo Equity
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Leadership Team
Erik Nordstrom
Chief Executive Officer
Alexis DePree
Chief Operating Officer
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