Job Openings VP Application Security

About the job VP Application Security

Job brief

Seeking for an experienced Application Security Head to drive our secure development initiatives and lead a team of security professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in application security, hands-on expertise with security testing tools, and proven leadership experience in building and managing security programs for modern application environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the application security function, providing guidance and mentorship to the team.

     
  • Design, implement, and oversee the application security program, including policies, standards, and best practices
  • Manage and conduct application security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP) across multiple projects.
  • Partner with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Evaluate, implement, and maintain application security tools such as Veracode, Checkmarx, Burp Suite, Fortify, and others.
  • Collaborate with developers and architects to secure modern application architectures, including microservices, containers, and APIs.
  • Provide expert guidance on the OWASP Top 10 and other common vulnerabilities.
  • Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends to continuously enhance the security posture.

  • Drive remediation and risk mitigation efforts, ensuring compliance 

    with internal and external standards.
  • Report on application security metrics and program effectiveness to senior leadership.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in application security, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.

  • Strong knowledge of application security testing methodologies and tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP).

  • Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and software security standards.

  • Proven experience with application security tools (e.g., Veracode, Checkmarx, Burp Suite, Fortify).

  • Familiarity with modern architectures such as microservices, containers, APIs.

  • Experience collaborating across engineering, DevOps, and product teams to drive secure development practices.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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