Senior Manager - Cyber Security Platform

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Security Platform Engineering to lead our security platform engineering team. This role is responsible for managing and enhancing our comprehensive suite of security controls and platforms that protect Nordstrom’s enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy for security tooling, optimize platform performance, and lead initiatives to consolidate, integrate and modernize our security infrastructure while building a high-performing engineering team. You will collaborate across the organization to ensure the seamless implementation and operation of critical security controls that protect our business, employees, customers, and data.

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for security platforms across multiple domains, including endpoint protection, cloud security, data protection, email security, and logging/monitoring systems.
• Drive consolidation and modernization initiatives to simplify and streamline security tooling while enhancing protection capabilities and reducing operational overhead.
• Create multi-quarter implementation plans that align with enterprise security vision and business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize security platform enhancements based on emerging threats, business requirements, and technology trends.
• Establish meaningful security metrics that demonstrate business value and track platform effectiveness.
• Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise security platforms including EDR, AV, DLP, encryption, SIEM, CSPM, email security, and related technologies.
• Oversee RFP processes and technical evaluations for new security tools, ensuring alignment with security requirements and business needs.
• Manage complex security platform migrations and upgrades with minimal business disruption.
• Build, lead, and mentor a diverse team of security platform engineers across operational support and core engineering functions.
• Establish team structure that optimizes for both operational excellence and strategic platform innovation.
• Build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across IT, engineering, and business units.
• Represent security platform needs in cross-functional initiatives and steering committees.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field—or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity with a focus on security engineering, architecture, or operations.
• 3-5 years of experience in security management roles with a track record of leading high-performing technical teams.
• Deep understanding of enterprise security architecture and technologies, particularly in the areas of endpoint protection, data security, and monitoring.
• Experience leading complex security platform implementations, migrations, or upgrades in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to translate security requirements into practical technical solutions.