US Engineering Team Lead / Head of Engineering
SSH is a global leader in defensive cybersecurity and a pioneer of secure communications. Our solutions protect access and defend secrets when people, applications, and systems communicate.
We are hiring a US Engineering Team Lead / Head of Engineering to build, lead, and scale our US engineering function.
About the role
This role is intentionally designed with flexibility in level. Depending on your experience and leadership depth, the position may be offered at either Engineering Team Lead or Head of Engineering level. Scope, seniority, and compensation will be aligned accordingly.
You will be a hands-on technical leader with a strong consultative and customer-facing mindset. You will guide the design, implementation, and delivery of secure, scalable solutions while acting as a trusted technical authority for customers and internal teams.
You will work closely with Product, Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, and with R&D and Engineering teams in Finland, ensuring strong alignment between customer needs, field learnings, and product development.
What you’ll do
Lead the US engineering team with a hands-on, architecture-first approach and provide technical direction
Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex customer and field issues
Support pre-sales activities including technical discovery, solution design, and proofs of concept
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers deploying secure identity and access management solutions
Build strong, structured collaboration between US engineering and Finland-based R&D and engineering teams
Define and improve processes for cross-time-zone communication, documentation, and handoffs
Ensure customer requirements, field learnings, and escalation insights are clearly fed back into Product and Engineering
Promote best practices around security, reliability, and operational excellence
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Additional scope at Head of Engineering level:
Own the long-term technical and organizational strategy for US Engineering
Scale the team, including hiring, structure, and performance management
Drive cross-regional execution and alignment across engineering functions
What we’re looking for
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in Linux/Unix operations, systems engineering, or security-focused infrastructure roles
3+ years of experience leading engineering teams with a hands-on technical leadership approach
Strong background in identity and access management, authentication, authorization, or related security domains
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
Deep expertise in Unix/Linux services and protocols (TCP/IP, SSH, SFTP, DNS, LDAP, firewalls)
Proven architectural and design skills for complex, security-sensitive environments
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell, Python, Go, or Perl
Experience with configuration management and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Familiarity with virtualization and infrastructure platforms (VMware or similar)
Strong experience working directly with customers in a consultative, customer-facing engineering role
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across time zones
Comfortable owning technical escalations and operating effectively in high-pressure situations
Compensation
For candidates based in New York, the expected compensation range for this role is:
Base salary: $130,000 – $190,000
On-target earnings (OTE): $175,000 – $260,000
Final compensation will depend on experience, role level (Engineering Team Lead vs. Head of Engineering), scope of responsibility, and location.
Work model & travel
This is a remote role within the United States and requires approximately 25% travel for customer engagements, internal collaboration, and company events.
Interested? Apply now to help shape and lead SSH’s US engineering function and play a key role in delivering world-class cybersecurity solutions.
Our Benefits
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Flexible working hours
We believe in a flexible work style that empowers team members to work innovatively and achieve results on their own terms.
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Comprehensive insurance
Gain peace of mind with our comprehensive insurance coverage, including vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
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HSA (Health Savings Account)
Take control of your healthcare expenses with the option to contribute to Health Savings Account, complemented by the company's matched contribution.
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401(k) Plan
Secure your financial future by participating in out 401(k) plan, with the added benefit of the company matching your contributions, helping you build savings and plan for retirement.
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
From day one, we've been committed to building a culture that values unique perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds, all of which come together to inspire innovation and excellence.
In cybersecurity, change is constant, so our work environment is fast-paced, which means we need to be quick on our feet. But that's just how we like it! We're all about building a team that's resilient, adaptable, and ready to embrace transformation. So when change comes our way, we face it head-on with confidence. And we know that our diverse team is what makes us stand out and excel in everything we do.