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CLS Group · 3 months ago

Vice President, Application Security Engineer

Iselin, New Jersey, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

CLS is a trusted party in the global FX ecosystem, facilitating safer and more efficient currency transactions. They are seeking a Vice President, Application Security Engineer to lead application security initiatives, including vulnerability management and threat modeling, while promoting secure coding practices across development teams.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Perform Application Security scans (e.g. DAST and SCA) on applications and APIs to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses

Triage security findings and collaborate with development teams to prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities

Drive threat modelling as a standard part of the SDLC, and develop and maintain threat models for critical applications, identifying potential security risks and proposing mitigations

Drive the Security Champions program, and define and promote secure coding practices, patterns, and standards across development teams

Conduct security reviews and provide guidance on security requirements for new features and projects

Assist in the analysis, selection and rollout of new application security tools, processes, and standards

Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices

Qualification

Application SecurityVulnerability ManagementThreat ModellingApplication Security ToolsProgramming LanguageRisk ManagementSecurity CertificationsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Proven experience in application security with a focus on application security testing and vulnerability management

Hands-on experience with Application Security tools

Strong understanding of common application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques

Experience with threat modelling methodologies and tools

Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross functional teams

Strong understanding of risk management

Degree in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent)

Preferred

Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CEH, CSSLP) or equivalent

Benefits

Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.

2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.

Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.

Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.

Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.

Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity.

Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don’t.

Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.

Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.

Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.

Private medical insurance and dental coverage.

Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.

Annual flu vaccinations.

Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.

Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.

All employees have access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.

Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.