Senior Manager- Software Engineering (Cybersecurity)

Company: American Express
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, youll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. It’s more than protecting systems and data. It’s protecting people. Our Information Security Analysts know that security is a top priority for our business and our partners and customers. Today, as cyber-attacks increase and compliance is more rigorously enforced, we look to them to stay ahead of what’s next and to protect our business and our future. So if you are dedicated to the latest technology and motivating others, secure your career here. You won’t just see the problem coming, you’ll see the solution. New threats to our business, our partners and customers appear on the horizon every day, so no two days are the same. But there are some things you can count on doing: Responsibilities: • Oversees and mentors a team of Cybersecurity Engineering colleagues, enabling a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity for individual colleagues and teams through mentoring, feedback, and metrics, and ensuring adherence to best practices and standards • Provides direct leadership and coaching to the Engineering team, supporting training and development of best practices • Develops and leads comprehensive service implementation plans to address identified issues, ensuring global fixes and thorough reporting on resolutions • Oversees and manages EMIM (Enterprise Major Incident Management) bridges, coordinating efforts to resolve urgent cybersecurity issues efficiently • Provides technical escalation support during EMIM bridges, conducting in-depth analysis and diagnostics to identify root causes and implement effective solutions • Manages resource allocation, project timeline, and budget for projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals • Collaborates with senior leadership to hire top talent for the team, ensuring a high-functioning and cohesive unit, implementing strategies for talent retention and professional development • Leads the development and deployment of security architectures, including zero-trust models, micro-segmentation, and advanced encryption techniques • Monitors and ensures the quality, compliance, and performance of security network solutions, implementing rigorous standards and leveraging industry-leading best practices • Establishes and maintains comprehensive, scalable cybersecurity documentation and governance frameworks, ensuring enterprise-wide transparency, consistency, and alignment with cutting-edge data standards • Monitors and ensures the quality, compliance, and performance of cybersecurity solutions through conducting regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS • Implements robust logging and monitoring solutions to provide visibility into security events and incidents • Assesses the potential impacts of emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and recommends improvements to ensure the organization remains compliant and secure • Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives Qualifications : • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred • 10 years of Experience in Cybersecurity Engineering with 5 years in a leadership role. • Knowledge of regulatory compliance and security standards • Knowledge of Application Development & Security • Knowledge of Data Engineering • Knowledge of Cloud Security Management • Knowledge of Data Privacy & Protection (DPP, GDPR) • Knowledge of Data Security Management • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating security tasks • Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and security fundamentals • Experience in cybersecurity and / or application security • Experience with Source Composition Analysis tooling and integrations. • Experience with Static Applicaiton Security Testing tooling and integrations. • Experience with Dynamic Application Security Testing tooling and integrations. • Experience with Mobile Application Security Testing tooling and integrations. • Experience integrating DevSecOps, and the integration of SDL elements into SDLC processes. • Experience in overseeing multiple cybersecurity engineering teams, providing strategic direction and leadership • Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools such as Splunk, ArcSight, or QRadar • Experience with IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection Systems/Intrusion Prevention Systems) • Experience with incident response tools such as Wireshark or Sysinternals and forensic investigation tools and techniques • Experience with security tools such as firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), intrusion detection systems (e.g., Snort, Suricata), and antivirus software (e.g., Symantec, McAfee) • At least one security related certification like: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, CEH, GSEC, GCDA, GCSA, GPCS, GDSA Salary Range: $120,000.00 to $210,000.00 annually bonus benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally: • Competitive base salaries • Bonus incentives • 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan • Free financial coaching and financial well-being support • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits • Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need • 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) • Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program • Career development and training opportunities

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