What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director Application Security position at Knak Digital?
Open to Boston, Tampa, McLean, VA.This position does not offer H1-B visa sponsorship or transfer options. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.Benefits : Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.Pension / Retirement benefits.Paid Time Off and Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.Flexible / hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).Your RoleOur client, a leader in financial services, is seeking an Application Security Assurance Associate Director to join their Technology Risk Management team. This role is crucial for setting the strategic direction for IT Risk and Information Security, conducting application security assessments, and ensuring adherence to secure system development lifecycle standards. Key responsibilities include : Conducting application security assessments, risk analysis, and ethical penetration testing (EAPT) on web applications and APIs.Providing developers with detailed vulnerability findings and remediation recommendations.Managing tools, servers, and infrastructure supporting application vulnerability testing.Maintaining and contributing to secure coding best practices and industry guidelines.Monitoring and mitigating risks, escalating as necessary, and staying updated on industry trends.Acting as a trusted advisor and mentor, fostering collaboration and open communication to drive secure coding practices across teams.Your ProfileTo excel in this role, you should have : A minimum of 8 years of related experience in application security or a similar field.A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.Certification in CISSP, OSCP, or GWAPT.A strong understanding of vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25) and defensive techniques.Programming experience (e.g., Java, JavaScript, C / C , PHP) is highly desirable.Compensation : $155,000 per year#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $155,000
