Engineering Manager, Cloud Security
Netflix · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $752,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead cloud security and architecture teams at Netflix.
- Manage experts and software engineers.
- Develop low-level and high-level security controls.
- Shape technical vision and drive strategy.
- Foster an inclusive and psychologically safe environment.
About the role
About Netflix
At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.
Cloud Security at Netflix
Netflix operates our streaming service control plane on Amazon Web Services, which has led to one of the largest and most sophisticated AWS environments in the world. Cloud Security for our public cloud deployments is critical to Netflix's overall security posture, protecting our members, partners, employees, and intellectual property. This work is distributed across a number of Infrastructure Security teams - cloud security paved roads, posture management, architecture, consulting, and operational services.
Role Overview
This role leads both the Cloud Infrastructure Security (CIS) and Cloud Architecture, Tooling and Security (CATS) teams as people manager. The two charters are distinct and the teams operate independently: CIS owns the cloud security paved road for low-level security controls (posture management, cloud identity management and lifecycle, policy management). The work skews toward durable, scaled controls and our AWS Security vendor relationship. CATS designs and implements strategic high-level cloud security boundaries to balance risk while enabling business needs. The work skews toward dynamic, business-facing problems - account management, cloud IAM, and operational security services.
You will lead and develop a team of security experts and software engineers across the two charters.
Desired Background
- Strong technical understanding of cloud security concepts and related risk management, with working knowledge of AWS infrastructure and security constructs (configuration, policy management, identity lifecycle, account architecture).
- Experience hiring, coaching, and cultivating a talented team across seniority levels.
- Empathetic leader who cultivates a culture of psychological safety and inclusion where all team members can do their best work.
- Track record of bringing structure and clarity to team operations (planning, ticketing, workflows, rhythms).
- Experience leading geographically distributed teams in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
- Experience actively contributing to and shaping a team's long-term technical vision.
- Comfort navigating change and leading effectively in rapidly evolving environments. Netflix comes with continuous change; you need to navigate it and help the team do the same.
Compensation and Benefits
Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $510,000.00 - $752,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
Culture and Inclusion
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Key skills/competency
- Cloud Security
- AWS Infrastructure
- Security Constructs
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Talent Development
- Psychological Safety
- Inclusion
- Technical Vision
- Change Management
Skills & topics
- Engineering Manager
- Cloud Security
- AWS
- Security
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Software Engineering
- Infrastructure Security
- IAM
- Policy Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AWS, cloud security, risk management, and leadership experience. Quantify achievements.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize experience hiring, coaching, and developing diverse teams.
- Demonstrate technical depth: Detail your knowledge of AWS security constructs and cloud architecture.
- Understand Netflix culture: Research their values, focus on innovation, and unique work environment.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss leading distributed teams and navigating change.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Engineering Manager, Cloud Security at Netflix?
- The Engineering Manager, Cloud Security at Netflix will lead the Cloud Infrastructure Security (CIS) and Cloud Architecture, Tooling and Security (CATS) teams. This includes overseeing low-level security controls like posture management and identity lifecycle, as well as high-level security boundaries and account management in AWS. You'll also be responsible for developing and coaching a team of security experts and software engineers.
- What technical skills are most important for this role at Netflix?
- A strong technical understanding of cloud security concepts and risk management is crucial. This includes working knowledge of AWS infrastructure and its security constructs such as configuration, policy management, identity lifecycle, and account architecture. Experience with security vendor relationships is also beneficial.
- How does Netflix approach team leadership and culture for the Cloud Security role?
- Netflix emphasizes empathetic leadership, cultivating a culture of psychological safety and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have experience leading geographically distributed teams in a fast-paced environment, bringing structure to team operations, and shaping long-term technical vision. Navigating continuous change is also a key aspect of the role.
- Can you explain the compensation structure for the Engineering Manager, Cloud Security position at Netflix?
- Netflix's compensation structure for this role consists solely of an annual salary, with a range of $510,000.00 - $752,000.00, which may vary by location. Employees have the flexibility to choose how much of their compensation they receive as salary versus stock options each year.
- What benefits does Netflix offer to its employees, including this Cloud Security role?
- Netflix provides comprehensive benefits such as Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. Salaried employees also enjoy flexible time off.
- How does Netflix ensure an inclusive hiring process for the Engineering Manager, Cloud Security position?
- Netflix is committed to an inclusive and meaningful interview experience. They encourage candidates to send accommodation requests to their recruiting partner if needed due to a disability or any other reason. Netflix is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity.