Security Engineering Manager- Platform

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE

We’re looking for a Manager of Platform Security Engineering to lead a team focused on securing our corporate environment and on-premises infrastructure, while also building automation and platform capabilities that support the broader InfoSec function. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure security, system reliability, and security engineering, and is ideal for someone who knows how to build, maintain, and support production-grade security platforms that scale.

You will oversee a team responsible for a range of foundational security services — including endpoint detection and response (EDR), asset management, log management, IAM infrastructure, and more. You’ll also drive initiatives around automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual work across the InfoSec organization. 

You will bring strong technical depth across both Microsoft and Linux environments, a solid understanding of networking and Zero Trust principles, and a track record of building secure, reliable systems. You’re comfortable leading engineering teams while still being hands-on when necessary. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead the Security Platform Engineering team responsible for corporate and infrastructure security tooling
• Own the design, implementation, and operations of production-grade security systems such as log management, EDR, asset inventory, configuration management, etc.
• Partner with internal infrastructure, IT, and cloud teams to ensure security controls are deployed, monitored, and maintained effectively across all environments
• Build automation pipelines and backend systems to support security operations – e.g., data pipelines for telemetry, workflow automation for alert handling, enforcement of security policies via code
• Implement and support security principles such as Zero Trust, least privilege, and secure-by-default infrastructure
• Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and properly documented, with appropriate monitoring and alerting
• Support compliance and audit efforts through well-instrumented systems and accurate reporting capabilities
• Help define roadmaps, drive technical architecture decisions, and manage day-to-day execution within the team

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 10+ years of experience in security engineering, infrastructure security, or platform engineering roles, with 2+ years in a team leadership or management position
• Strong hands-on experience with both Microsoft (Active Directory, Intune, Defender, etc.) and Linux platforms in enterprise environments
• Deep understanding of networking, Zero Trust, EDR, and endpoint hardening
• Proven ability to design, build, and operate production-grade systems (log management, telemetry pipelines, etc.)
• Experience with automation frameworks and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms, identity platforms, and asset management solutions
• Comfortable working across cross-functional teams and communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bonus: experience with regulated environments (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001), and security certifications like CISSP, CISM, or OSCP

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability