American Express

Senior Manager- Cyber Security Engineering (Architecture as Code creation and review for Data Security/ Encryption/ Secrets management/ Tokenization capabilities)

American Express$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in software, cybersecurity, or platform engineering
  • Proficient in modern programming languages and cloud-native development
  • Experience with enterprise security technologies like encryption and key management
  • Skilled in creating reusable software frameworks and APIs
  • Capable of performing technical code reviews and advising teams
  • Hands-on experience with AI development tools for productivity enhancement
  • Strong understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes
  • Excellent collaboration and coaching skills to influence engineering direction

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain Security Architecture as Code for rapid implementation by engineering teams
  • Translate security standards into reusable frameworks, libraries, and templates
  • Develop engineering accelerators to promote secure development paths
  • Leverage AI for generating code patterns and technical documentation
  • Evaluate AI capabilities to enhance developer productivity and software quality
  • Embed Security Architecture as Code into development practices and pipelines
  • Conduct code reviews focused on security alignment and improvement opportunities
  • Create secure reference implementations for enterprise security capabilities
  • Coach teams on secure coding and AI-assisted development practices
  • Measure and improve the effectiveness of engineering assets for better developer experience
  • Collaborate with Scrum teams to solve common engineering challenges

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation in security engineering
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and software development
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies for enhanced productivity
  • Supportive culture promoting continuous learning and professional growth
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Sr. Manager, Cybersecurity Engineering is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, building, and continuously evolving Security Architecture as Code for the Data Security organization. This role transforms enterprise security standards, encryption patterns, and control objectives into reusable engineering assets that enable development teams to build secure, compliant solutions by default.

Working at the intersection of software engineering, security architecture, AI, and developer enablement, this role develops reusable frameworks, bootstrap code, reference implementations, engineering libraries, and AI-assisted development assets that improve engineering quality, accelerate delivery, and increase consistency across multiple development teams.

As a key contributor to our transformation to a product-driven Data Security organization, this role partners closely with Product Owners, Technical Project Managers, Engineering Operations, and software engineering teams to ensure security standards are embedded directly into the software development lifecycle and become fundamental to everyday engineering practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Security Architecture as Code that enables engineering teams to rapidly implement enterprise security standards.
  • Translate enterprise architecture standards, security control objectives, encryption patterns, and engineering requirements into reusable frameworks, libraries, bootstrap code, and reference implementations.
  • Develop engineering accelerators that make the secure path the easiest path for developers through reusable code, templates, and automation.
  • Leverage AI to accelerate software engineering by generating reusable code patterns, implementation examples, architecture guidance, technical documentation, and developer playbooks.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging AI capabilities and integrate them into engineering workflows to improve developer productivity, software quality, and implementation consistency.
  • Partner with Engineering Operations to embed Security Architecture as Code into developer platforms, engineering pipelines, CI/CD processes, and standard development practices.
  • Perform architecture-focused code reviews to validate alignment with enterprise standards while identifying opportunities to improve reusable engineering assets.
  • Develop secure reference implementations and code examples that simplify adoption of encryption, key management, authentication, authorization, secrets management, and other enterprise security capabilities.
  • Coach engineering teams on secure coding practices, AI-assisted software development, reusable architecture patterns, and engineering best practices.
  • Measure adoption and effectiveness of reusable engineering assets, continuously improving developer experience, engineering productivity, implementation quality, and delivery velocity.
  • Collaborate across multiple Scrum teams to identify common engineering challenges and develop reusable solutions that eliminate duplication and improve consistency.
  • Contribute to the evolution of enterprise engineering standards by incorporating lessons learned, emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and engineering feedback into reusable Security Architecture as Code assets.


Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity engineering, platform engineering, or security engineering.
  • Strong software development experience with modern programming languages and cloud-native application development.
  • Experience implementing enterprise security capabilities such as encryption, key management, authentication, authorization, secrets management, tokenization, PKI, or related security technologies.
  • Experience developing reusable software frameworks, libraries, APIs, SDKs, or engineering platforms.
  • Experience performing technical code reviews and providing engineering guidance to development teams.
  • Hands-on experience leveraging AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar technologies to improve engineering productivity and software quality.
  • Strong understanding of Agile software development, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to coach engineers and influence technical direction across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building internal developer platforms or engineering enablement capabilities.
  • Experience developing reusable Architecture as Code, Infrastructure as Code, or Policy as Code solutions.
  • Experience building security services or developer-facing security platforms.
  • Familiarity with developer experience (DevEx) principles and engineering productivity metrics.
  • Experience working in large-scale enterprise software engineering organizations.


Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:
  • Adoption of Security Architecture as Code assets across engineering teams.
  • Increased developer productivity through reusable engineering frameworks and AI-assisted development.
  • Improved consistency and quality of enterprise security control implementation.
  • Reduction in engineering rework and implementation variability.
  • Increased engineering velocity through reusable code, automation, and AI-enabled development practices.
  • Positive developer feedback and adoption of reusable engineering assets.
  • Improved scalability of secure software delivery across the Data Security organization.


About American Express

Amex provides industrial services to the coatings and linings sector, providing support for commercial, industrial, and maritime projects such as petrochemical, power, and water treatment industries. They offer painting services for steel structures, storage tank linings and coatings, pipelines, floors, and marine vessels such as ships, tugboats, and barges.

American Express Careers

Join the vibrant team at American Express, a global leader in financial services, and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. At American Express, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a culture that is committed to excellence and inclusive growth. Work You’ll Do At American Express, we are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential. With a variety of career paths available in areas such as technology, marketing, finance, and customer service, American Express is the perfect place to advance your career. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who thrive on innovation and collaboration. Join our team and contribute to a company known for its prestigious history of leadership in the credit card industry. Engage in meaningful work that makes a real impact on our global scale business operations. American Express Leadership and Development Programs We believe in nurturing the leadership skills of our employees with extensive training programs and leadership development opportunities. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional development. Internship Opportunities Start your career with an internship at American Express and gain valuable industry experience. Our internships offer a chance to develop skills, work on challenging projects, and learn from leaders in the industry. Interns at American Express are considered integral members of the team and are given responsibilities that provide a real insight into their future career paths. Diversity and Inclusion At American Express, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our company culture. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee feels valued and inspired. We offer diversity training programs that empower our employees to thrive and lead in a global marketplace. Networking and Innovation Our employees enjoy unparalleled opportunities for networking and personal growth through our global connections and innovative projects. American Express encourages a culture of innovation that helps propel our company and your career forward. Career Benefits and Growth American Express is dedicated to the growth of its employees. We offer competitive benefits, including health, retirement plans, and family leave, ensuring that our team members have the support they need to succeed both at work and in their personal lives. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities and open positions at American Express. We are continuously hiring talented individuals who are passionate about their careers and interested in working for a company that offers a dynamic and supportive environment. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from American Express Careers by following our career blog and signing up for job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your skills and interests. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at American Express. SEARCH AMERICAN EXPRESS JOBS Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership opportunity, American Express offers a path to a rewarding career. Join us and make a difference with your passion, creativity, and drive.
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Size
64,000 employees
Market Cap
$108.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1850
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$37 billion
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