Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Program Manager for Security Engineering at Kong will oversee a variety of cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on risk management, compliance automation, and technical delivery. The position requires a strong background in cybersecurity, familiarity with security frameworks, and excellent program management skills, ideally supported by relevant certifications. This role is suited for experienced professionals with a proven ability to collaborate across teams and navigate complex environments. Kong's Cybersecurity team operates within a dynamic setting, emphasizing proactive problem-solving and strategic planning.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Kong's career page.
- Kong has 89 other open roles including Account Development Representative (Swedish Speaking), SRE 2, Managed Gateways, SRE , Managed Gateways.
- 46 active SOC 2 roles on Joblaze right now.
- 38 active ISO 27001 roles on Joblaze right now.
- 29 active FedRAMP roles on Joblaze right now.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Program Manager, Security Engineering role remote?
- It's hybrid — Kong expects some on-site time in Toronto.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Program Manager, Security Engineering role.
- Where is the role based?
- Kong is hiring for this position in Toronto.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CRISC, CISM, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Kong targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Program Manager, Security Engineering role at Kong.
From the original posting
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If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. 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.
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.