Senior Program Manager, Security Engineering
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6 hours ago
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Job Summary
Are you ready to power the Worlds connections
If you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every box - were looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.
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 27001PCI-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
Bachelors 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 Kongs 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 .
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Kong is the most widely adopted API gateway and service mesh, powering the world’s APIs for modern architectures. Accelerate development and productivity today!
