
Manager, Security Operations
Figma · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $296,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead security operations and incident response strategy.
- Build and automate security workflows and tooling.
- Enhance SIEM and SOAR platform effectiveness.
- Develop threat intelligence and operational resilience.
- Partner with legal and cross-functional teams.
About the role
About Figma
Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!About the Role
Figma's Security team is growing, and we're looking for a Security Operations Manager to lead the strategy and execution of our security operations program. In this role, you'll build and scale the systems, processes, and tooling that help protect Figma and our community. You'll partner closely with Security Engineering, Platform Security, IT, GRC, and Legal to strengthen our detection and response capabilities, improve operational resilience, and help shape the future of our DART and SOC functions. This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.What you'll do at Figma
- Own Figma's security monitoring and incident response program, from detection engineering through post-incident review and continuous improvement
- Build and automate security operations workflows, including alert triage, enrichment, investigation, and response actions using SOAR and custom tooling
- Develop and maintain incident response run books, escalation procedures, and communication plans for security events of varying severity
- Lead incident response preparedness initiatives, including tabletop exercises, red team engagements, and response capability assessments
- Improve the effectiveness of our SIEM and SOAR platforms by reducing noise, increasing signal fidelity, and closing detection coverage gaps
- Build and operationalize threat intelligence capabilities to identify adversary behaviors, prioritize investments, and strengthen detection and response programs
- Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Communications teams to support breach notification and regulatory response obligations during significant security incidents
- Drive security operations strategy through vendor management, operational metrics, and cross-functional initiatives spanning IAM, vulnerability management, DLP, and exposure reduction
We'd love to hear from you if you have
- 7+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related security engineering function
- Hands-on experience building and automating detection and response workflows using scripting, APIs, or security automation platforms
- Deep expertise with SIEM and SOAR technologies in a cloud-native or SaaS environment
- Demonstrated success building, scaling, or significantly improving a detection and response program
- Experience leading complex security incidents and partnering with Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders during high-impact events
Nice to have
- Operated in a public company environment with SOX, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP requirements
- Applied AI risk management frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, OECD AI Principles, or ISO 42001
- Utilized AI-powered tools to automate security operations workflows and improve team efficiency
Grow as you go
At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Pay Transparency Disclosure
If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Annual Base Salary Range: $185,000—$296,000 USD.Equal Opportunity Employer
At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Accommodation Policy
We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities. Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to: Holding interviews in an accessible locationEnabling closed captioning on video conferencingEnsuring all written communication be compatible with screen readersChanging the mode or format of interviews.Interview and Onboarding Requirements
To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.Candidate Privacy Notice
By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.Key skills/competency
- Security Operations Manager
- Incident Response
- Security Engineering
- SIEM
- SOAR
- Detection Engineering
- Threat Intelligence
- Vulnerability Management
- Cloud Security
- SaaS Security
Skills & topics
- Security Operations Manager
- Incident Response
- Security Engineering
- SIEM
- SOAR
- Detection Engineering
- Threat Intelligence
- SaaS Security
- Cloud Security
- Automation
How to get hired
- Research Figma's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in security operations, incident response, SIEM/SOAR, and automation, using keywords from the job description for the Security Operations Manager role.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your leadership in building and scaling security programs and your experience with complex incident management.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss specific examples of your experience with detection engineering, threat intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Showcase AI proficiency: If applicable, highlight any experience with AI risk management frameworks or utilizing AI for security automation.
Technical preparation
Master SIEM and SOAR platforms.,Automate workflows with scripting/APIs.,Develop detection engineering capabilities.,Understand cloud-native/SaaS security.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a complex security incident.,How do you build and scale security programs?,How do you improve detection and response effectiveness?,How do you partner with legal and business stakeholders?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Security Operations Manager role at Figma?
- The annual base salary range for the Security Operations Manager role at Figma is $185,000 to $296,000 USD. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, location, and other factors. For remote roles, the range is localized.
- Can I apply for the Security Operations Manager position if I'm not based in a US hub?
- Yes, this Security Operations Manager role can be held remotely within the United States. The pay range will be adjusted based on your specific work location.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Security Operations Manager at Figma?
- The Security Operations Manager will own the security monitoring and incident response program, build and automate security operations workflows, develop incident response plans, improve SIEM/SOAR effectiveness, operationalize threat intelligence, and support breach notifications.
- What experience is required for the Security Operations Manager role at Figma?
- You need at least 7 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related security engineering function. Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, automation, and building detection/response programs is essential.
- Does Figma require specific certifications for the Security Operations Manager position?
- While not strictly required, experience in a public company environment with SOX, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP is a plus. Familiarity with AI risk management frameworks is also beneficial.
- What is Figma's approach to diversity and inclusion for the Security Operations Manager role?
- Figma is committed to celebrating and supporting differences, striving for equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. They also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories.
- What should I expect during the interview process for the Security Operations Manager position?
- Figma requires candidates to keep their cameras on during video interviews to ensure the integrity of the hiring process and facilitate a personal connection. If hired, you will be required to attend in-person onboarding.
- How does Figma support candidates with disabilities applying for the Security Operations Manager role?
- Figma is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process, ensuring equal opportunity. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com.
- What are the benefits offered to a Security Operations Manager at Figma?
- Figma offers a competitive benefits package including equity, health, dental & vision insurance, retirement contributions, parental leave, mental health support, generous PTO, learning & development stipends, and more.
- Can I apply for the Security Operations Manager role at Figma if my experience isn't a perfect match?
- Yes, Figma encourages you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with every point. Their value 'Grow as you go' reflects a belief in hiring curious individuals who are eager to learn and develop.