Cybersecurity Controls Engineering Manager

Company: Ares Operations
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description Job Family: Cybersecurity Engineering REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Principal, Cybersecurity Engineering Manager Direct Reports: Cybersecurity Controls Engineering Team POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT We are looking for a Security Controls Engineering Manager to lead our Security Controls Engineering team, a specialized group within the broader Cybersecurity Engineering function. In this role, you will guide the design, architecture, deployment, and ongoing management of enterprise security controls across fleet security, DevOps and app security, data security, cloud security, AI security, and core security platforms such as Microsoft 365 Defender. You will define the team’s vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the larger cybersecurity engineering strategy. We are looking for a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in security architecture, engineering, and operations. You will apply advanced technical skills – particularly in cloud and AI security – to make informed decisions on complex security challenges. You will collaborate closely with the Security Platform Engineering team, which owns log pipelines, SIEM, SOAR, and detection engineering, as well as other cross-functional partners across the organization. You will help build and sustain a culture that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong. DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Define and communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Security Controls Engineering team. Serve as the technical authority for enterprise security controls, providing hands-on guidance and expertise. Partner with senior engineers to lead the design and implementation of security controls for fleet, DevOps, app, data, cloud, and AI environments. Hire, develop, mentor, and retain cybersecurity engineering talent from diverse backgrounds. Foster an inclusive, psychologically safe team environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and working styles can succeed. Model equitable decision making and promote diverse perspective in engineering discussions. Act as a key advisor to business and technology stakeholders. Oversee the execution of security control projects from initiation through deployment and support. Continuously improve governance, metrics, and processes within the team. Manage relationships with vendors and service providers. Collaborate with incident response teams to ensure controls are integrated into workflows. Provide regular updates and reports on the status and effectiveness of security controls. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Direct supervision of the Security Controls Engineering team. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Technical Skills Strong foundation in security engineering, architecture, and operations. Hands-on experience with cloud-native security controls, automation, and orchestration. Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.). Experience with security monitoring, logging, and integration with SIEM/SOAR platforms. Deep expertise in cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP) and AI security controls. Familiarity with EDR, device management, data protection technologies, and generalized security platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 Defender). Soft Skills Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, supported by inclusive collaboration with team members with diverse working and thinking styles. Ability to stay updated with the latest security trends and threats. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to drive change and build consensus across diverse groups. Experience Significant experience in cybersecurity engineering (typically 10 years), with significant hands-on experience in security architecture and controls engineering or equivalent practical expertise gained through nontraditional paths. Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing enterprise security controls. Experience leading technical teams and delivering complex security projects. Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree, relevant technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience. We welcome candidates with nontraditional educational paths. Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, OSCP) are valued but not required. Advanced certifications in cloud and AI security are a plus. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment while maintaining healthy work practices. Proven track record of developing and maintaining structured processes that support efficiency, scalability, and rapid business growth. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Role requires occasional coordination with global teams; we support flexible scheduling to accommodate individual needs. The team supports different communication and work styles. Why Join Us You will have the opportunity to define and advance the foundational security controls that protect our fleet, data, cloud, AI, and core security platforms. You will shape enterprise-wide security strategy by driving the evolution of shared guardrails, control patterns, and engineering practices used across the organization. You will collaborate with deeply skilled engineering and security teams to implement scalable, resilient, and secure-by-design controls that underpin our most critical platforms. Your work will directly safeguard the systems that enable next?generation innovation and ensure the organization operates securely in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. We are committed to equitable hiring. Candidates may qualify through a combination of education, training, lived experience, or self-directed learning. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Reporting Relationships Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. $240,000 - $270,000 The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit. Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more. There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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