Application Security Lead

Job Description

AppDirect is seeking a Lead Application Security Engineer to join their Global Application Security Team. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of AppDirect's SaaS platform. The role involves collaborating with Application Security and Engineering teams to enhance and maintain a security engineering culture.Responsibilities include:

• Implementing and enforcing secure code principles.
• Identifying security gaps and vulnerabilities through various testing methods.
• Participating in design and architecture reviews.
• Conducting security reviews and code audits.
• Ensuring end-to-end security of the AppDirect Marketplace.
• Evaluating and securing the CI/CD pipeline.
• Developing and delivering training programs.
• Writing Policies, Standards, Processes, Guidelines and help answering customer questionnaires.

Requirements include:

• At least 5 years of professional hands-on experience in application security.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and knowledge of industry-standard frameworks such as OWASP TOP 10.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA and Fuzz testing tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, ArgoWorflows, etc.).
• A strong foundation of security architecture, protocols, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
• Experience working with development, engineering, and architecture teams.
• Experience with one or more programming languages and Frameworks including but not limited to: Java, JavaScript, React, NodeJS, Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Self-motivated with aiming to lead a world wide team.

AppDirect offers:

• An environment that enables you to Be Seen, Be Yourself, and Do Your Best Work.
• A values-driven culture.
• An environment of inclusion without regard to race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.