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About the Role

Lead the strategy, development, and execution of the Application Security program, maturing capabilities across the software development lifecycle and ensuring secure-by-design principles are embedded into engineering practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the enterprise Application Security strategy.
Build and mature a scalable Application Security program.
Define the long-term roadmap for secure software development.
Establish secure-by-design principles and integrate them throughout the SDLC.
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
Develop standards and security requirements for application development.
Partner with engineering teams to integrate security early within CI/CD pipelines.
Promote developer-friendly security practices.
Oversee enterprise application security testing, including SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, API Security Testing, Container Security, IaC Security, secure code reviews, and penetration testing coordination.
Partner with DevOps teams to embed automated security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
Improve automation of security testing and vulnerability management.
Reduce developer burden through integrated tooling and streamlined workflows.
Measure security effectiveness while enabling engineering velocity.
Operationalize Continuous Threat & Exposure Management (CTEM) across critical applications and business services.
Define CTEM scope around critical business services, crown-jewel applications, sensitive data, material APIs, and externally exposed assets.
Consolidate exposure signals from various security testing and intelligence sources.
Establish a common exposure taxonomy and risk model.
Maintain an evidence-backed view of application exposure.
Provide application security guidance for cloud-native applications, microservices, APIs, containers, Kubernetes, serverless architectures, AI/ML applications, and third-party integrations.
Build trusted relationships with engineering leadership.
Champion security as an engineering quality function.
Develop security champions programs.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Application Security team.
Establish performance metrics and operational objectives.
Manage vendor relationships and application security technologies.
Support hiring and organizational growth.
Mentor developers on secure coding practices and emerging threats.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field required.
Advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in Application Security, Software Security, Product Security, Secure Engineering, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
5+ years leading Application Security teams.
Demonstrated success building, transforming, or significantly maturing Application Security programs within enterprise organizations.
Experience partnering closely with software engineering organizations in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
Strong understanding of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), OWASP Top 10, secure coding principles, threat modeling, modern authentication protocols, API security, cloud-native application security, container security, CI/CD security, DevSecOps, software supply chain security, AI-assisted software development governance and secure use, and application vulnerability management.
Possesses at least one of the following certifications (or comparable alternative): CISSP, CSSLP, GIAC Secure Software Programmer (GSSP), GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA).

Skills

Application Security
Software Security
Product Security
Secure Engineering
Cybersecurity
Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
OWASP Top 10
Secure coding principles
Threat modeling
Modern authentication protocols
API security
Cloud-native application security
Container security
CI/CD security
DevSecOps
Software supply chain security
AI-assisted software development governance
Application vulnerability management
SAST
DAST
SCA
IAST
API Security Testing
Container Security
Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Security
Continuous Threat & Exposure Management (CTEM)

Location

HYBRID

Work Type

HYBRID

Experience Level

10+ years of progressive experience in Application Security, Software Security, Product Security, Secure Engineering, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
5+ years leading Application Security teams.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field required.
Advanced degree preferred.

Salary/Compensations

The base salary range is $200,000 - $215,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus a variable target incentive that aligns with individual and company performance.

Benefits

Short-term incentives
Multiple health insurance options
Accident and life insurance
Access to best-in-class development platforms
Parental Leave
Family First Programs
Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
Tuition Repayment Assistance Program

About the Company

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity

We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.