Vice President of Engineering - Cybersecurity Product Development

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Engineering to lead our development team in building innovative cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with proven leadership abilities to drive product development from early stage through market launch, with a focus on Cloud Perimeter Security and Attack Surface Management (ASM).

SixMap is the leading Automated Cyber Defense Platform for continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) across today’s largest, most complex and dynamic enterprise and government environments. With zero network impact and zero agents, SixMap automatically discovers all Internet-facing assets across IPv4 and IPv6 to deliver the most comprehensive external attack surface visibility. The platform identifies vulnerabilities, correlates proprietary and open-source threat intelligence, and provides actionable insights to defend against imminent threats with supervised proactive response capabilities. The SixMap team brings deep intelligence community expertise and best practices to the defense of both U.S. Federal agencies and Fortune 500 corporations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a small engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
• Own the technical strategy and roadmap for our cybersecurity product development
• Make key architectural decisions while balancing technical debt, feature development, and market needs
• Collaborate with product management, sales and leadership to define and execute product vision
• Establish engineering best practices, processes, and metrics
• Drive recruitment, mentorship, and professional development of engineering talent
• Manage technical aspects of customer and partner relationships
• Ensure security best practices are embedded throughout the development lifecycle
• Participate in Senior Leadership meetings to drive companies overall strategy

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• 8+ years of engineering experience in cybersecurity product development
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including direct management of engineering teams
• Proven track record of successfully bringing early-stage products to market
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity landscape, threats, and solutions
• Experience with modern development practices, tools, and methodologies
• Strong technical architecture and system design capabilities
• Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Attack Surface Management (ASM) or related domains such as:
• Vulnerability Management and Assessment
• Digital Asset Discovery and Inventory
• Threat Intelligence and Exposure Management
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) or CNAPP
• Security Rating Services
• External Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Expertise in technologies commonly used in ASM solutions:
• Asset Discovery and Enumeration
• Port Scanning and Service Identification
• Web Application Security Testing
• DNS Analysis and Monitoring
• Track record of successful product launches in the cybersecurity space
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with relevant security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls) and compliance requirements
• History of contributing to technical strategy and product roadmaps
• Leadership Competencies
• Strategic thinking and execution ability
• Strong team building and mentorship skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Decision-making capability in fast-paced environments
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives
• Impact & Success Metrics
• Successfully launch and scale cybersecurity product
• Build and retain high-performing engineering team
• Establish efficient development processes and technical standards
• Drive technical innovation and product differentiation
• Meet development milestones and quality metrics
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to achieve company goals, including building a strong corporate culture

SixMap is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws. All new hires must pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages; including equity
• Employer paid medical, de