Senior Program Manager, Security Engineering
Role Overview
This senior-level role involves leading cybersecurity programs within Kong's Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, managing initiatives from risk management and compliance automation to security operations. The hire will collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver technical solutions, track KPIs, and present complex challenges to leadership, ensuring high-quality results and compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and NIST 800-53.
Perks & Benefits
The position is fully remote with a hybrid-friendly work environment, offering flexibility and occasional travel opportunities. It includes a supportive culture that encourages applying even if not meeting all criteria, with potential for career growth in a leading tech company. Reasonable assumptions include standard tech benefits like health insurance and professional development support, though not explicitly stated.
Full Job Description
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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. The ideal candidate for this role is a TPM who can support a broad range of cybersecurity initiatives across the Kong from risk management and compliance automation to security operations and technical delivery.
The ideal candidate will bring experience working on an Information Security or Cybersecurity team, with a strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and technical program delivery. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are desirable.
Primary Responsibilities
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.
Present complex technical challenges and resolutions to leadership and stakeholders.
Stay current on regulatory and industry standards (for example, ISO 27001,PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53) to inform risk and control strategies.
Build strategies for issue and risk mitigation, contingency planning, and compliance adherence.
Demonstrate ownership and autonomy in managing programs and delivering high-quality results.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Experience working on an Information Security or Cybersecurity team.
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.
Ability to influence across teams and drive alignment in a complex, matrixed environment.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems with a proactive mindset.
Qualifications
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.
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, PMP.
Work Environment
Hybrid-friendly with occasional travel
May require occasional on-call availability and work outside standard hours.
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About Kong:
Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform, Kong Konnect, enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.
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