Technology & Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineer

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description Key Responsibilities:

Cloud, Platform, & Application Security Design, implement, and maintain security controls across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Conduct threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments for new and existing platforms. Ensure systems align with applicable regulatory, industry, and internal security standards. Develop secure reference architectures and reusable security guardrails for engineering teams. AI, Automation, & Emerging Technology Security Support security controls for AI/ML workloads, model pipelines, and AI‑enabled applications. Partner with stakeholders to promote secure, responsible, and compliant use of emerging technologies. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks introduced by new platforms and tooling. SevDevOps & Security Automation Embed secure‑by‑default controls into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows. Automate vulnerability management, compliance checks, policy enforcement, and monitoring. Integrate security telemetry to enable continuous assurance and incident readiness. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with development, infrastructure, data, enterprise architecture, legal, and compliance teams. Act as a bridge between security, engineering, and operations, balancing speed, stability, and risk. Clearly communicate security guidance to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Leadership & Influence Promote a culture of secure‑by‑design engineering and continuous improvement. Provide guidance on cloud security patterns, automation strategies, and emerging threat areas. Mentor peers and project teams in modern security engineering best practices. Required Qualifications Professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, cloud security, or related disciplines (experience may be gained through traditional or nontraditional paths). Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms and cloud‑native security concepts. Experience designing and implementing scalable security controls or architectures. Familiarity with SecDevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and security automation. Strong understanding of secure system architecture, availability, performance, and resilience. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience securing AI/ML or data‑driven platforms. Experience with containers, Kubernetes, or cloud‑native security services. Experience working with infrastructure‑as‑code and automated policy enforcement. Security or cloud certifications are valued but not required. Education Bachelor's degree in

Computer Science General Requirements:

Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving environment. Experience building scalable, repeatable security processes. Inclusive and collaborative working style across diverse teams. Curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning. Reporting Relationships Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit. Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more. There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. Ares Management Corporation (

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ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, "Ares Management") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of December 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.