Sr Manager, IT
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India
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- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Lead global web protection strategy and execution.
- Manage a distributed team across multiple continents.
- Drive large-scale security remediation programs.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Oversee critical web infrastructure and security.
About the role
Senior Manager, Web Protection
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Web Protection will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of web security and traffic protection across mission-critical digital platforms, including high-traffic and revenue-generating properties (e.g., eCommerce). This role operates within a large, global enterprise environment and is responsible for leading a distributed team across China, India, Mexico, and Costa Rica, while driving enterprise-scale programs and remediation efforts across 500+ product teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a globally distributed team, establishing a follow-the-sun model for 24/7 operations.
- Define and execute the enterprise web protection strategy, including WAF, bot mitigation, and traffic security.
- Drive large-scale remediation programs addressing web vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and legacy risks across hundreds of applications.
- Provide technical leadership for: Akamai (preferred) or equivalent CDN/WAF platforms, Bot management solutions, NGINX-based architectures and Kubernetes environments.
- Establish and oversee DNS and domain governance, including routing, failover, and security practices.
- Ensure reliable and compliant web delivery in Mainland China, including ICP licensing and Great Firewall (GFW) considerations.
- Lead response to high-impact incidents affecting availability, performance, or security.
- Partner with Engineering, SRE, and Product teams to embed DevSecOps practices.
- Ensure alignment with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GxP compliance requirements.
- Manage strategic vendor relationships (e.g., Akamai) and drive tooling standardization.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in web security, infrastructure, or application delivery.
- 5+ years of experience leading globally distributed technical teams.
- Proven experience leading enterprise-scale programs and remediation efforts across large, complex organizations.
Technical Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience with: Akamai (preferred) or equivalent CDN/WAF platforms, Bot management and mitigation, NGINX and modern traffic routing architectures, Kubernetes (K8s) environments.
- Deep understanding of: HTTP/HTTPS protocols, DNS and domain architecture, Web application security (OWASP Top 10).
Additional Requirements
- Experience supporting high-availability, revenue-critical platforms, such as eCommerce.
- Direct experience operating in Mainland China, including ICP licensing requirements and Great Firewall (GFW) constraints.
- Strong knowledge of PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GxP compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across large, federated organizations.
Key Competencies
- Global leadership and cross-cultural team management
- Enterprise-scale program execution
- Strong technical depth and decision-making ability
- Stakeholder management and executive communication
- Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments
What Success Looks Like
- Effective 24/7 global web protection operations
- Adoption of standards across 500+ product teams
- Measurable reduction in web security risk at scale
- Strong compliance posture across regulated environments
- High-performing, globally aligned team
Key skills/competency
- Web Security
- Traffic Protection
- WAF
- Bot Mitigation
- CDN
- DNS Management
- DevSecOps
- Compliance (PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GxP)
- Global Team Leadership
- Enterprise Program Management
Skills & topics
- Senior Manager
- Web Protection
- Web Security
- Traffic Protection
- WAF
- Bot Mitigation
- CDN
- Akamai
- NGINX
- Kubernetes
- DNS
- DevSecOps
- PCI-DSS
- SOC 2
- GxP
- Global Leadership
- Program Management
- eCommerce
- Infrastructure
- Application Delivery
- China Operations
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in web security, global team leadership, and enterprise program management, aligning with the Senior Manager, Web Protection role.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize expertise in Akamai/CDN, WAF, bot mitigation, NGINX, and Kubernetes for the Senior Manager, Web Protection position.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of leading distributed teams and driving large-scale remediation projects in your application.
- Understand compliance: Detail your experience with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GxP frameworks relevant to web protection.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your strategic approach to web security and managing global operations for the Senior Manager, Web Protection role.
Technical preparation
Master Akamai or similar CDN/WAF platforms.,Deep dive into bot mitigation techniques.,Practice NGINX and Kubernetes configurations.,Review OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a global, distributed team.,How have you managed large-scale remediation?,Explain a high-impact security incident response.,How do you ensure compliance in your work?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Manager, Web Protection at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- The Senior Manager, Web Protection at Thermo Fisher Scientific is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise web security strategy, including WAF, bot mitigation, and traffic security. This includes leading a globally distributed team, driving large-scale remediation programs, ensuring compliance, and managing critical web infrastructure.
- What technical expertise is required for the Senior Manager, Web Protection role at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- Required technical expertise includes hands-on experience with Akamai or equivalent CDN/WAF platforms, bot management, NGINX, and Kubernetes. A deep understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and web application security (OWASP Top 10) is also essential for this Senior Manager, Web Protection position.
- Does the Senior Manager, Web Protection role at Thermo Fisher Scientific require experience with international operations?
- Yes, the Senior Manager, Web Protection role requires experience leading globally distributed teams and specifically experience operating in Mainland China, including ICP licensing and GFW considerations, due to the distributed nature of the team and operational needs.
- How does Thermo Fisher Scientific approach compliance for its web protection services?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific ensures alignment with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GxP compliance requirements for its web protection services. The Senior Manager, Web Protection will be responsible for maintaining this strong compliance posture across regulated environments.
- What is the work environment like for the Senior Manager, Web Protection at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- The Senior Manager, Web Protection role operates in a standard office environment, Monday through Friday. However, it involves leading a 24/7 follow-the-sun operational model for web protection across global teams.