Trail of Bits · 10 hours ago
Engineering Director, Application Security
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expTrail of Bits is a premier security consultancy founded by expert hackers. The Engineering Director for the Application Security Practice will oversee business activities and lead a team of security consulting engineers, ensuring successful client service delivery and fostering a culture of innovation and growth.
Cyber SecurityNational SecuritySecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Craft and execute a forward-thinking vision for your specialty area, aligning with the company's objectives while demonstrating your thought leadership in the cybersecurity community through conferences, blogs, and social media
Drive business expansion by identifying new market opportunities, developing innovative service offerings, and expanding existing services to enhance client engagement and departmental growth
Lead and mentor a diverse team of security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous growth, improvement, and innovation in technical and consulting skills and managing resource allocation and staffing to maximize team effectiveness and domain expertise
Oversee the delivery of high-quality work products, closely collaborating with client teams to understand and meet client needs, ensuring precision in service delivery and effective problem resolution
Contribute to a culture where every team member takes ownership of integrating AI into their workflows, helping Trail of Bits stay ahead in a winner-take-all landscape. Actively champion and model the use of AI tools across your team
Collaboratively manage the practice's budget with cross-departmental teams, focusing on cost optimization and revenue growth while driving profitability and operational efficiency improvements
Lead performance and career development within your team, influencing hiring decisions and contributing to client and internal projects, reinforcing a results-driven, learning-oriented departmental culture
Build and maintain strategic partnerships within and outside the organization, ensuring effective communication and alignment of goals, particularly in client management and service delivery
Actively engage in innovative problem-solving and lead critical projects and decision-making processes that drive the department's success, client satisfaction, and overall company growth
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in professional services delivery, including technical leadership roles and leading technical teams through client engagements
Consulting background with significant contributions to client projects, encompassing strategic planning, leading teams, project management within tight deadlines, and expertise in proposal development, project scoping, and driving sales to delivery
Proficiency in providing specialized technical security services, including Secure Code Reviews, Dynamic Application Testing, Fuzzing, Threat Modeling and Design Reviews, Cloud Native Assessments, iOS/Android security, Containers and Orchestration security
Proficiency in using AI tools and at least 4 modern programming languages or frameworks, including, but not limited to, Rust, Go, Python, C/C++, Python, and JavaScript
In-depth understanding of application security, with the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively
Knowledgeable in static and dynamic analysis testing methods and the tools for efficient and secure software
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, understanding their needs, and delivering measurable results
Expertise and an engineering mindset in application security, with a continuous commitment to keeping abreast of industry trends and challenges
Active contribution to the field through research, speaking engagements, development of security tools, or other thought leadership activities
Benefits
Fully company-paid insurance packages, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life
A solid 401(k) plan with a 5% match of your base salary
20 days of paid vacation with flexibility for more, adhering to jurisdictional regulations
4 months of parental leave to cherish the arrival of new family members
$10,000 in relocation assistance to support your transition
$1,000 Working-from-Home stipend to create a comfortable and productive home office
$750 Learning & Development stipend for continuous personal and professional growth
Company-sponsored all-team celebrations, including travel and accommodation, to foster community and recognize achievements
Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000 annually
Company
Trail of Bits
Since 2012, Trail of Bits has helped secure some of the world’s most targeted organizations and products.
51-200 employees
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Co-Founder & CEO
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Co-Founder & CTO
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