Engineering Manager, Information Security
Hybrid
Full Time
#Information Security
#Cloud Security
#Security Automation
#Application Security
#DevSecOps
#Detection Engineering
#CI CD
#Vulnerability Management
#Technical Leadership
#Communication
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Join Axon and be a Force for Good
At Axon, we’re on a mission to protect life and make the world a safer place. Our ecosystem of devices and cloud software tackles critical safety and justice challenges, and we need an Engineering Manager, Information Security to help ensure our products remain secure, reliable, and trusted by our customers.
Your Impact
As an Engineering Manager in Axon’s Information Security organization, you will lead and grow a team of security engineers dedicated to reducing risk across our product portfolio. This role is about enabling engineers to deliver scalable, secure systems and empowering development teams across Axon to embed security into their workflows.
You will combine strong technical leadership with people management, helping engineers grow in their careers while ensuring Axon’s security posture continues to mature. You’ll partner with product engineering, IT, and other security teams to build secure-by-default systems, automate security workflows, and stay ahead of emerging threats.
This role is perfect for someone passionate about leading technical teams, solving complex security challenges at scale, and balancing security with developer productivity and speed.
What You’ll Do
Location: This role is based out of our Ho Chi Minh Office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Reports to: Senior Manager of Product Security
Direct Reports: Security Engineers
Lead & Grow Teams
Manage, coach, and mentor engineers across one or more InfoSec domains (AppSec, cloud security, security automation, detection engineering).
Build an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture that values transparency, candor, and continuous improvement.
Drive Security Engineering Excellence
Set technical direction in partnership with senior engineers, balancing execution speed with long-term risk reduction.
Champion automation of security workflows and tooling to scale protection across products and platforms.
Guide teams in embedding security into CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and development processes.
Partner & Influence
Work closely with product engineering teams to design secure-by-default architectures and reduce vulnerabilities early.
Collaborate with Security Operations, Compliance, and IT to drive cross-functional security initiatives.
Translate technical risk into business context for stakeholders and influence priorities at scale.
Measurable Security Impact
Oversee vulnerability management processes and ensure timely remediation of high-risk issues.
Establish metrics and reporting that demonstrate improvements to Axon’s security posture.
Lead the team to deliver early wins and long-term initiatives that strengthen security while enabling innovation.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in software or security engineering, with 2+ years in an engineering management or technical leadership role.
- Strong technical background in at least one InfoSec domain (application security, cloud security, DevSecOps, detection engineering).
- Proven experience building and scaling engineering teams, including hiring, onboarding, and retaining top talent.
- Hands-on understanding of modern development workflows (CI/CD, Git-based version control, cloud-native systems).
- Familiarity with secure SDLC practices, vulnerability management, and security automation tooling.
- Ability to drive technical decision-making while empowering engineers to lead.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex security concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A leadership style that values empathy, inclusion, transparency, and growth.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Lead security teams that protect life-critical products and build trust with customers worldwide.
Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values candor, care, and diverse perspectives.
Growth Opportunities: Leverage robust leadership development programs and expand your career at a fast-growing company.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Robust Paid Time Off policy
- Bonuses
- Lunch allowance
- Cell phone stipend
- Free LinkedIn and Udemy Learning account
- Access to 24/7 online emotional and mental support
- Gym membership
- Free parking
- Stocked fridges and pantries - free coffee, cold beverages, snacks
- Annual Company Outing Trip
- Monthly team social activities
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
