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Snap

Manager, Security Engineering

LocationSydney, Australia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentSecurity Engineering
Company size5,001–10,000 people
First seenSep 16, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live4h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
8+ years of post-bachelor's industry experience; or a Master's degree in a technical field + 7+ years of post-grad security experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 4 years of post-grad security experience
1+ year(s) of experience as an Engineering Manager
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
Proven experience in one or more of the following detection and response areas: digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, threat intelligence
Development skills in Python, Go, and/or Java
Advanced knowledge of operating system internals, and a core competency in two or more of: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform
Nice to have5
Demonstrated knowledge in threat hunting and developing logic to automate threat detection and incident response
Familiarity with cloud-based services and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Workspace, AWS, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
Practical experience in a BeyondCorp model
Work record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a company
Eligibility1
Default Together policy: work in an office 4+ days per week
Skills
Python
Go
Java
macOS
Windows
Linux
Kubernetes
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Workspace
AWS
Benefits
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Mental health support
About the company
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
Snapchat is an app that empowers people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. It’s the easiest and fastest way to communicate the full range of human emotions with your friends without pressure to be popular, pretty, or perfect.
Snap’s camera supports real friendships through visual communication, self expression and storytelling. Moving forward, our camera will play a transformative role in how people experience the world around them, combining what they see in the real world, with all that’s available to them in the digital world.
About the role
​We’re looking for a Security Engineering Manager to lead our Detection & Response team here at Snap!
Responsibilities
What you’ll do:
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Identify opportunities and assume direct ownership of multi-year, high-impact initiatives which scale our security monitoring efforts in a cost effective manner
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Ensure that security monitoring infrastructure, investigation tooling, and automation systems we build consistently demonstrate high technical quality and operational excellence
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Make judicious prioritization decisions that balance short term goals vs. long term security outcomes, team productivity, operational posture, and system health
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Directly participate in D&R operations, investigate events generated by the alerting pipeline and triage potential incidents
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Work closely with multiple Snap Inc. teams during security incidents and drive response efforts
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Align the team’s direction with the strategic goals of the organization and participate in quarterly/annual planning exercises
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Facilitate effective collaboration across different stakeholders, dependencies and cross-organizational partners
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Invest in your team members’ career growth, use effective performance management tools, and build mechanisms to delegate execution and ensure excellence
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Recruit high caliber engineers to your team and build an engaging, collaborative, and productive team which positively influences the culture of the broader organization
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Proven experience in one or more of the following detection and response areas: digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, threat intelligence
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Development skills in Python, Go, and/or Java
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Advanced knowledge of operating system internals, and a core competency in two or more of the following: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
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8+ years of post- bachelor’s industry experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 7+ years of post-grad security experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 4 years of post-grad security experience
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1+ year(s) of experience as an Engineering Manager
Nice to have
Preferred Qualifications:
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Demonstrated knowledge in threat hunting and developing logic to automate threat detection and incident response
•
Familiarity with cloud-based services and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Workspace, AWS, etc.)
•
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
•
Practical experience in a BeyondCorp model
•
Work record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a company
Legal
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
“Default Together” Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
Benefits
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
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