Sr. Manager, Engineering - Cloud Security

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

Location: 5 on-site days a week in Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters.

Our Team's Vision:

Our Engineering team is driven by a culture that thrives on visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, creating a dynamic synergy that drives us forward in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

When you join our team, you become part of the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation. You'll work with a cutting-edge technology stack that spans operating systems, distributed applications, and immersive UI/visualization tools.

We're shaping the future of cybersecurity. And together, we will continue to build world-class products—led by people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and a commitment to innovation in a time when the world faces its greatest cybersecurity threats in history.

Your Impact:

The Senior Manager of Cloud Engineering will lead a team responsible for developing scalable, distributed cloud services using containerized microservices in a multi-cloud environment. You will drive the design, development, and delivery of cloud solutions, ensuring high-quality automation, observability, and operational excellence.

• Lead and manage a cloud engineering team developing distributed microservices for a multi-tenant, scalable platform.

• Oversee cloud service development with a focus on performance, security, and reliability.

• Set up coding guidelines, participate in code and design reviews, and ensure high-quality automation and testing.

• Collaborate with Product Management to align development with business goals.

• Manage the full software development lifecycle, from requirements to deployment and operations.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, embracing best practices and new technologies.

• Ensure adherence to agile methodologies, managing sprints and delivery timelines.

Your Toolkit:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in managing cloud engineers.

• Strong experience with Kubernetes, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Experience in network security, TCP/IP, REST APIs, and Unix/Linux environments.

• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and collaborate across teams.

This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

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Our Commitment

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions creates a culture of belonging, drives our future, and makes us stronger together in support of our customers and their success.

All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.