Senior Technical Program Manager - Security (Threat Detection & Response)

Available Locations

• Austin, US

About the Role

Security at Cloudflare is a diverse, focused team committed to helping secure both Cloudflare and our customers. The Security Technical Program Management team sits at the cross-section of engineering, security, and business. We define, align, and drive the strategic security programs that reduce risk and advance innovation across Cloudflare, while partnering to build the best solutions for our customers.

Responsibilities

We need to solve big security challenges at scale. As a Technical Program Manager focused on Threat Detection, Response, and Emulation, you will help discover, define, and drive the execution of security projects to reduce risk at Cloudflare. You will work with the Security team and all of our stakeholders to:

• Partner with the Threat Detection, Response, and Emulation team as their dedicated Technical Program Manager
• Connect with Cloudflare's many teams through expert communication and diplomacy to maintain alignment and encourage collaboration
• Build automations and AI agents to handle routine program administration at scale
• Utilize AI platforms to consolidate diverse project streams into unified roadmaps, generating initial metrics, status updates, and executive reporting dashboards
• Support the long term program roadmap planning, manage project updates aligned with the roadmap and report on project level OKRs
• Navigate high-ambiguity environments and shifting priorities by pairing sound judgment with AI insights to implement proactive risk-mitigation frameworks
• Identify stakeholders and drive alignment, including dependency identification and tracking
• Partner with SIRT during active P0 incidents to coordinate communications and stakeholders, then drive postmortem action items and resulting risk-mitigation work to completion
• Manage change to scope, timeline, key results/outcomes and budget
• Maintain a project management framework using milestones, communication plans, decision logs, issues, risks, etc.
• Balance the focus on long term vision and roadmap versus addressing high risk tactical security issues

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management and a desire for continuous improvement
• Experience in cybersecurity or security program management in a technical, fast-moving environment
• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or related field or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of creating realistic project plans, managing dependencies, and overseeing execution to meet commitments with predictability
• Proven track record of effective communication at various levels including executive level
• Hands-on experience or a strong competency in leveraging AI productivity tools and development platforms (e.g., Gemini Gems, OpenCode, etc) to automate routine program administration, with rigorous human-in-the-loop review of AI output
• Comfortable managing tight deadlines, changing priorities, and ambiguity
• Proven ability to forge and sustain effective partnerships internally and externally
• Strong competency with Confluence and Jira and various development methodologies
• Embraces technology including automation and AI augmentation
• Experience working with multiple time zones and cross-functional teams

Compensation

Equity

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.

Benefits

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible paid time off, and fertility & family-forming benefits.