Senior Manager, Platform Security

ABOUT US:As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com JOB DESCRIPTION:We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Senior Manager of Global Security to lead a high-performing, internationally distributed team spanning four critical domains: AI Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, and Application Security. Reporting to the CISO, this leader will be instrumental in shaping and executing the organization's security strategy across all layers of our technology stack, driving a culture of security-first thinking across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities Global Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and grow a globally distributed security team across AI, cloud, data, and application security disciplines. Establish clear objectives, KPIs, and performance frameworks aligned to organizational security goals. Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture across time zones and geographies. Manage team capacity planning, hiring, and succession across multiple functional areas.AI Security Define and enforce AI security guardrails across the organization's AI/ML initiatives and third-party AI integrations. Develop governance frameworks for responsible AI use, model security, and prompt injection prevention. Partner with data science and engineering teams to embed security into the AI/ML lifecycle from design to deployment. Monitor emerging threats specific to AI systems, LLMs, and agentic AI pipelines. Cloud Security Oversee Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tooling and processes to ensure continuous compliance and risk visibility across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Drive cloud-native security architecture, including IAM, network segmentation, secrets management, and workload protection. Partner with DevOps and platform engineering on security-as-code initiatives and infrastructure hardening. Data Security Lead the Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) program, ensuring sensitive data is discovered, classified, and protected across structured and unstructured environments. Define and enforce data loss prevention (DLP), encryption, and access governance policies. Ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, DORA etc.) in collaboration with legal and privacy teams. Application Security Oversee the full application security program including SAST, DAST, SCA, and secure code review processes. Drive adoption of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tooling across the SDLC. Manage and optimize Akamai WAF policies to protect web-facing applications against OWASP Top 10 and advanced threats. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed AppSec practices in CI/CD pipelines. Drive a vulnerability management program with clear SLAs for remediation across severity levels.Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement Develop and present security roadmaps, risk posture reports, and investment recommendations to senior leadership. Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Product. Represent the security function in board-level and executive risk discussions as required. Stay current on the threat landscape, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes. Required Qualifications 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 4 years in a people management or senior leadership role. Proven track record leading global, cross-functional security teams across multiple disciplines. Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST tools (e.g., Checkmarx, Veracode, Snyk, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP). Deep familiarity with Akamai WAF configuration, policy management, and threat analytics. Experience with CSPM solutions (e.g., Wiz, Microsoft Defender for Cloud). Experience with DSPM platforms (e.g., BigID, Cyera, Normalyze). Strong understanding of AI/ML security risks, guardrail frameworks, and responsible AI governance. Solid knowledge of cloud security principles across major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with regulatory frameworks: GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF. Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive and board level. Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Relevant security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience in highly regulated industries (finance, healthcare, or technology at scale). Familiarity with LLM security frameworks, OWASP LLM Top 10, and AI red-teaming methodologies. Prior experience building security programs from an early-stage or transformation phase. Background in threat modeling, penetration testing, or security architecture. WHAT WE OFFER:We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. Salary Range: The base salary for this role is $120,000 - $210,000+ per year. We encourage all candidates to apply and discuss the overall package with the recruitment team.Our global benefits also include:Support for professional accreditations Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!Continuous mentoring along your career progression Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan Plus additional local benefits depending on your location Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. (Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: )#LI-HYBRID #LI-DH1