Director of Application Security

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Director of Application Security.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and manage a globally distributed team of application security engineers
• Develop and execute the application security strategy, defining metrics and KPIs
• Oversee application security initiatives across all products, including secure SDLC practices and vulnerability management

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Application or Product Security, with at least 3+ years in a management role
• Proven track record of building and scaling security teams in SaaS or cloud-native environments
• Deep expertise in web application security, API security, and microservices
• Strong understanding of modern development practices, including CI/CD and DevSecOps
• Experience implementing and managing security tooling across the SDLC