Joblaze summary

The Security Operations Manager at Figma is responsible for leading the security monitoring and incident response program, ensuring effective detection and response to security incidents. This role requires expertise in building automated workflows and managing SIEM and SOAR technologies, particularly in a cloud-native environment. Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience in security operations or incident response, with a strong background in collaborating with cross-functional teams during high-stakes situations. Figma's commitment to growth and learning makes this position suitable for individuals eager to develop their skills in a dynamic environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 4 months ago — first seen on Joblaze June 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Figma's careers page October 26, 2026.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for Security roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 71% of 24 comparable senior security roles in United States that list SIEM we track (median $165,000 across 16 companies).
SIEM appears in 9.5% of 346 comparable senior security roles in United States; Detection Engineering appears in 0.9% of 346 comparable senior security roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Manager, Security Operations role remote?: Yes — Figma lists this as a fully remote position.
What's the salary range?: Figma lists $185,000–$296,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Security Operations role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Detection Engineering, Incident Response, SIEM, SOAR, SaaS, Threat Intelligence.
What seniority level is this role?: Figma targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Manager, Security Operations role at Figma.

From the original posting

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!

Figma's Security team is growing, and we're looking for a Security Operations Manager to lead the strategy and execution of our security operations program. In this role, you'll build and scale the systems, processes, and tooling that help protect Figma and our community. You'll partner closely with Security Engineering, Platform Security, IT, GRC, and Legal to strengthen our detection and response capabilities, improve operational resilience, and help shape the future of our DART and SOC functions.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you'll do at Figma:

Own Figma's security monitoring and incident response program, from detection engineering through post-incident review and continuous improvement
Build and automate security operations workflows, including alert triage, enrichment, investigation, and response actions using SOAR and custom tooling
Develop and maintain incident response run books, escalation procedures, and communication plans for security events of varying severity
Lead incident response preparedness initiatives, including tabletop exercises, red team engagements, and response capability assessments
Improve the effectiveness of our SIEM and SOAR platforms by reducing noise, increasing signal fidelity, and closing detection coverage gaps
Build and operationalize threat intelligence capabilities to identify adversary behaviors, prioritize investments, and strengthen detection and response programs
Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Communications teams to support breach notification and regulatory response obligations during significant security incidents
Drive security operations strategy through vendor management, operational metrics, and cross-functional initiatives spanning IAM, vulnerability management, DLP, and exposure reduction

7+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related security engineering function
Hands-on experience building and automating detection and response workflows using scripting, APIs, or security automation platforms
Deep expertise with SIEM and SOAR technologies in a cloud-native or SaaS environment
Demonstrated success building, scaling, or significantly improving a detection and response program
Experience leading complex security incidents and partnering with Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders during high-impact events

While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:

Operated in a public company environment with SOX, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP requirements
Applied AI risk management frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, OECD AI Principles, or ISO 42001
Utilized AI-powered tools to automate security operations workflows and improve team efficiency

Pay Transparency Disclosure

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.

Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$204,000—$317,000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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Manager, Security Operations

What you'll do at Figma:

While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:

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