Engineering Manager - Security *EU/UK remote*(m/f/d)
Pliant · Remote · Remote ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote (EU/UK)
- Engineering Manager
- AWS + Terraform
- Security & Compliance
- Visa sponsorship
You will manage two security engineers while shaping the future of the security function at Pliant, a modular B2B payments platform. The role requires staying technical enough to drive initiatives, participate in code reviews, and handle incidents while building secure-by-default foundations for the engineering organization.
What you'll do
- Own security foundations including secure Terraform modules and hardened container images
- Manage cloud security posture by tuning IAM, KMS, and alerting tools like Wiz
- Automate evidence collection for PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and DORA audits
- Lead vulnerability management and incident response from triage to post-mortems
- Build application security practices through threat modeling and architecture reviews
- Hire and grow the security team, setting the technical bar for future members
What you'll need
- Hands-on experience in DevSecOps or cloud security with AWS ownership
- Proficiency in writing secure, reusable Terraform modules from scratch
- Experience securing containerized workloads on ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes
- Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or TypeScript for automating workflows
- Working knowledge of PCI DSS, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 compliance standards
- Proven experience managing engineers or leading technical teams with hiring responsibility
- Ability to explain security risks clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
- Experience with AI-native security tooling for vulnerability operations
- Comfort using AI-assisted development tools with rigorous review processes
- Background in red-teaming or advanced incident response strategies
Stack
- Terraform
- Spacelift
- AWS
- Datadog
- Wiz
- ECS
- Kubernetes
How you'll work
- Fully remote within EU or UK time zones
- Flat hierarchy with transparent communication
- Choice of Windows or Mac operating system
What you get
- Attractive remuneration package
- Pliant Card with monthly credit for product exploration
- Opportunity to develop talent in a dynamic team
- Inclusive hiring process with human-led final decisions