What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Security Architect position at NXP Semiconductors?
- Application Security Strategy:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive application security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Define security standards, policies, and best practices for application development and deployment.
- Ensure application security is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Secure Design and Architecture:
- Design secure application architectures for web, mobile, and cloud-based platforms.
- Evaluate and recommend security tools for code review, vulnerability scanning, and application testing.
- Ensure robust access control, authentication, and encryption mechanisms are in place for applications.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Perform security assessments of applications, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations.
- Develop threat models and conduct application penetration testing to uncover potential risks.
- Work with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities in code and design.
- Collaboration and Integration:
- Partner with software engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on secure development practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure application security aligns with overall enterprise security goals.
- Compliance and Governance:
- Ensure applications comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of application security documentation and training materials.
- Stay updated on emerging security regulations and their impact on application development.
- Education and Awareness:
- Conduct training and awareness sessions for developers and engineers on secure coding practices.
- Advocate for a security-first mindset within development teams.
- Monitor and respond to emerging application security threats and vulnerabilities.
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
