Kong

Senior Program Manager, Security Engineering

Toronto, Canada · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$53k-$800kDetected 176 days ago

CybersecuritySOC OperationsComplianceProject ManagementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic, well-rounded Sr.
Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Cybersecurity team within the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) at Kong.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are desirable.

Lead and manage Kong Cybersecurity Programs across OCISO
Establish, develop and track KPIs
Collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver technical solutions.
Build strategies for issue and risk mitigation, contingency planning, and compliance adherence.
Ability to influence across teams and drive alignment in a complex, matrixed environment.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in Cloud Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
5+ years in a Technical Program Manager or similar role.

Strong program and project management skills with a deep understanding of security and audit frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, PCI, ISO, FedRAMP).
Ability to bridge the gap between Product, Engineering, and Architecture to facilitate solutions.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.
Technical credibility to engage with engineers and understand infrastructure, cloud, and network security.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems with a proactive mindset.
For more information, visit www.konghq.com http://www.konghq.com.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Nobody checks every box - we're looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

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