Cyera is hiring : SEO Manager in Chicago

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Come join the company reinventing data security, empowering businesses to realize the full potential of their data. As the leading data security platform purpose-built for the cloud era, Cyera’s mission is to reinvent how businesses secure data, enable agile collaboration, and boldly pursue new business opportunities. Trusted by security teams at leading global businesses, our team is proving that data security is the next big thing in cyber. Backed by the world’s leading investors and working with a large and growing list of Fortune 1000 companies, we are looking for world-class talent to join us as we usher in the new era of data security.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Job Overview : We are looking for a highly motivated SEO Manager to own and drive our search engine optimization strategy. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring our digital presence drives measurable business impact. You’ll partner closely with external agencies and work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including content, product marketing, demand generation, and web development, to maximize visibility, authority, and growth.

The ideal candidate has expertise across both technical SEO and content SEO , with a proven ability to translate business objectives into search-first strategies. Experience with Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is a huge plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy Ownership : Develop, lead, and continuously refine a holistic SEO strategy (including both content and technical SEO) that drives qualified traffic, rankings, and pipeline.
• Execution & Optimization : Balance hands-on execution (keyword research, on-page optimization, technical audits, etc.) with guiding agency partners and internal teams.
• Agency & Vendor Management : Collaborate with SEO, link-building, and analytics agencies to deliver against KPIs, ensuring external efforts align with broader marketing goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with content, product marketing, PR, and web development to create optimized assets, improve site architecture, and support launches.
• Technical SEO : Conduct audits, oversee site health, resolve crawl / indexing issues, optimize site speed, and more.
• Content SEO : Drive keyword research, content gap analysis, and optimization strategies across product pages, blogs, glossaries, and thought-leadership. Work cross-functionally to drive SEO content calendar.
• Emerging Search (AEO + GEO) : Experiment with and implement tactics that improve visibility in AI-powered search engines and generative results.
• Measurement : Track performance using analytics and SEO tools, across SEMrush, Google Analytics, and more, to provide insights to leadership, and continually iterate strategy based on results.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in B2B digital marketing, SEO, GEO and AEO.
• Implement best practices and innovative tactics to drive new leads and improve website and SEO performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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COMPENSATION INFORMATION

In addition to a standard benefits and equity package, we offer a generous salary. Final compensation will vary based on seniority and relevance of experience, location, and position requirements.

This role may be eligible for potential merit increases based on factors such as individual or company performance, time in role, and other discretionary factors.

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