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1Password

Remote (United States | Canada)

Senior Manager, Infrastructure Security

Posted today

Level
Leadership
Experience
8+ years
Work style
Remote
Full-time
Area
Security engineering

At a glance

The role in plain English

This role leads the Infrastructure Security team at 1Password, focusing on securing cloud-native platforms and emerging AI systems. It suits experienced security engineering leaders with a background in cloud, identity, and access management. Day-to-day work involves setting strategy, overseeing technical delivery, managing a team, and collaborating with engineering and security partners to ensure robust, scalable security practices.

What you'll do

  • Set strategic direction for Infrastructure Security
  • Lead delivery across cloud, IAM, and container security workstreams
  • Build, coach, and grow a team of security engineers
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security
  • Define and implement security for AI and automated systems

What they're looking for

Essential

  • 8+ years security engineering experience
  • 3+ years direct team management
  • Deep experience with cloud security and Kubernetes
  • Experience with privileged access programs
  • Experience securing AI and agentic systems

Nice to have

  • Experience with zero-trust implementation
  • Experience with WAF and network segmentation

Core skills

  • Cloud security
  • Kubernetes
  • Identity and access management
  • Privileged access
  • Infrastructure as code
  • AI security
  • Technical leadership

The shape of the job

Technical depth

4/5

FoundationalSpecialist

Pace

4/5

SteadyFast-moving

Ownership

5/5

GuidedSelf-directed

Teamwork

4/5

Heads-downHighly collaborative

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  1. 01Describe your approach to securing cloud-native infrastructure at scale.
  2. 02How have you implemented privileged access management in a previous role?
  3. 03What methods do you use to secure AI and automated systems in production?
  4. 04How do you set measurable goals and metrics for a security engineering team?

About 1Password

1Password provides enterprise password management and unified access management solutions, serving over 180,000 businesses globally.

Full job descriptionAs published by 1Password

1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $500M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing.

About 1Password

At 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Unified Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human-centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work.

If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future.

We're hiring a Senior Manager, Infrastructure Security to lead the team responsible for securing 1Password's cloud-native platform. Reporting into Platform Security, you'll set the direction for Infrastructure Security, establish priorities, and drive execution aligned with our broader security strategy.

We're looking for a hands-on engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong judgment and people leadership. You'll help your team tackle complex security challenges, prioritize work that meaningfully reduces risk, and build strong partnerships with engineering teams to make security an integral part of how our platform evolves.

Your team is responsible for security across cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, privileged access, networks, containers, and emerging AI and automated systems. You'll lead and develop a team of security engineers while partnering closely with Platform Security, Threat Operations, and infrastructure engineering leaders to strengthen our security posture.

As AI and agentic technologies become increasingly integrated into production environments, you'll also help define how we secure these systems, including their identities, access to infrastructure and data, and the controls that limit potential risk.

In this role, you'll help ensure 1Password's infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and scalable while enabling engineering teams to move quickly and confidently.

How we’re using AI today

Our Engineering, Product, and Design teams are thoughtfully integrating AI across the full software and product development lifecycle to move faster without sacrificing quality or security. In practice, that looks like engineers using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate reviews and catch bugs earlier, product managers synthesizing user research at scale, and designers rapidly prototyping and iterating with AI-generated mockups. We approach AI the same way we approach security: with clear principles, human accountability at every consequential decision point, and rigorous evaluation before anything ships to customers.

This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who brings strong technical depth, direct people leadership experience, and the ability to turn a security strategy into shipped work.

  • 8+ years of experience in security engineering, including at least 3 years directly managing a team, with demonstrated accountability for team delivery, individual performance, engagement, and professional growth.
  • Deep production experience securing a major cloud platform, including identity and trust boundaries, workload isolation, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code.
  • Experience building or improving privileged access programs, including how people and workloads access the systems and resources they need.
  • Experience implementing network segmentation, WAF, and zero-trust approaches at scale.
  • Hands-on experience securing AI and agentic systems in production, including workload identities, access to infrastructure and data, and security boundaries designed to limit the impact of a compromised agent.
  • Demonstrated ability to review technical work, identify gaps, and raise the quality of engineering outcomes through effective technical oversight and coaching.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous, complex problems, establish priorities within an area of ownership, and define technical direction without relying on prescribed solutions.
  • Proven ability to influence engineering teams through technical credibility, a track record of delivering results, and the development of high-performing engineers.
  • Experience using AI to improve individual and team effectiveness, modeling responsible adoption, and ensuring AI-assisted work is reviewed for accuracy, sound judgment, and impact.

What you can expect:

  • Set the strategic direction and priorities for Infrastructure Security, and own delivery end to end, aligned with the Platform Security strategy
  • Define clear goals and metrics so progress is measurable and trade-offs can be argued with evidence
  • Lead delivery across concurrent workstreams in cloud security, identity and access management, and container security
  • Build, coach, and grow a team of security engineers: set clear expectations for what good looks like, and address both strong performance and off-track performance early rather than waiting for issues to surface
  • Work closely with platform and infrastructure engineering teams so security is designed into systems from the start
  • Help define how we secure AI and automated systems, including the identities they run as, how their access is scoped, and where the boundaries around them sit
  • Partner with the other Platform Security teams and with Threat Operations so findings reach the right owner and get remediated inside an agreed SLA
  • Make the calls Infrastructure Security needs, and bring in your peers and manager on decisions that reach beyond the team
  • Make sure security keeps up with company growth without slowing teams down

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $230,000 USD and $334,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $202,000 CAD and $293,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Our culture At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.

You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone . Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results.

How we work with AI We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.

This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process. To us, this means we do ask that you join live interviews without using AI tools so we can get to know how you communicate, solve problems, and collaborate with others.

Our approach to remote work We believe in the power of remote work, but recognize that in-person connection is important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, travel for in-person engagement is a part of almost all roles, and we require our employees to be ready and willing to take part. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to: annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events.

What we offer We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer:

Health and wellbeing 👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs 🩺 Competitive health benefits 🏝 Generous PTO policy

Growth and future 📈 RSU program for most employees 💸 Retirement matching program 🔑 Free 1Password account

Community 🤝 Paid volunteer days 🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly 🌎 Remote-first work environment *Some roles in our GTM team are currently being hired for in-person hybrid work in Toronto and Austin. These roles will specify on the posting.

You belong here.

1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.

Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs.

Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.…

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