Is the Senior Manager, Security Audit role remote?

It's hybrid — Coinbase expects some on-site time in Remote - USA.

What's the salary range?

Coinbase lists $201,365–$236,900 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Senior Manager, Security Audit role.

Where is the role based?

Coinbase is hiring for this position in Remote - USA.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, IT audit, Identity and Access Management, cloud infrastructure.

What seniority level is this role?

Coinbase targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Senior Manager, Security Audit role at Coinbase.

Senior Manager, Security Audit at Coinbase

Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Manager for Internal IT & Security Audit at Coinbase, the individual will oversee the global IT and security audit program, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment with regulatory standards. Key skills include a deep understanding of cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and audit frameworks, along with proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with extensive experience in internal audit or technology/security roles, particularly those who thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 3 months ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Coinbase's career page.
Coinbase has 230 other open roles including Senior Software Engineer, Developer Infrastructure, Payments Risk Analyst I, Customer Support Specialist II.
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Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$175,000).
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Quick facts

Is the Senior Manager, Security Audit role remote?: It's hybrid — Coinbase expects some on-site time in Remote - USA.
What's the salary range?: Coinbase lists $201,365–$236,900 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Senior Manager, Security Audit role.
Where is the role based?: Coinbase is hiring for this position in Remote - USA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, IT audit, Identity and Access Management, cloud infrastructure.
What seniority level is this role?: Coinbase targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Manager, Security Audit role at Coinbase.

From the original posting

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

Coinbase is looking for a Senior Manager, Security Audit to lead the Internal Audit team's global coverage of information security, cybersecurity, and infrastructure/application security. Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, you'll own the security audit portfolio, spanning identity and access management, threat detection, incident response, cloud security, application security, and crypto-native controls (wallets, cold storage, key management), while managing a small team and carrying your own book of complex audits.

What you'll do:

Own and lead Coinbase's global security audit portfolio covering IAM, threat detection, incident response, security architecture, cryptography/key management, vulnerability management, application security, and crypto-native security (wallets, cold storage), third-party/outsourced security oversight
Partner with Security Engineering, Detection & Response, and AppSec teams as the cybersecurity subject matter expert, providing independent audit perspective and advisory value while maintaining third-line objectivity.
Manage and develop a team of security auditors while personally leading high-complexity, high-risk security engagements across multiple jurisdictions.
Synthesize complex technical security findings into clear, risk-prioritized reports for executive leadership, the Audit Committee, and the Board.
Drive proactive identification of emerging threats, including crypto/blockchain attack vectors, AI/ML security risks, and supply chain risks, adjusting audit coverage and methodology accordingly.
Champion security data analytics and AI tooling (e.g., automated log/evidence analysis) to modernize the security audit function.

Required Skills and Experience:

12+ years in internal audit or security engineering/operations with demonstrated leadership of cybersecurity-focused audits or security programs, including direct team management while carrying an individual portfolio.
Deep, hands-on expertise in at least 2-3 of: IAM, threat detection/SOC, incident response, security architecture, cryptography/key management, cloud security (AWS/GCP), or application security.
Relevant security certification required: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CCSK (CISA a plus).
Proven ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional cybersecurity regulatory regimes (NYDFS, SOC frameworks, OCC guidance, multi-state examiner requirements) and translate requirements into audit coverage.
Demonstrated success communicating deeply technical security concepts to executive and Board-level audiences through written reports and presentations.
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Req ID: #P76564

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Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

$201,365—$236,900 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Senior Manager, Security Audit

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