The Senior Manager of Application Security is responsible for leading a team of application security engineers in evaluating the secure coding of all of Cox Automotive's custom and third-party software, executing manual and automated dynamic application security testing, managing web application firewalls, and developing standards related to software and application programming interfaces (API). The scope includes global development of all products and enterprise tools.
This leader's organization will use their deep knowledge of secure coding to implement methods to ensure security controls are applied throughout the software development lifecycle. Operational activities will involve designing and maintaining the web application firewalls that protect the hundreds of Cox Automotive public-facing websites, securing SaaS through configuration management, and managing the dynamic testing by third-party providers of all websites and mobile applications. The leader will be in constant contact with engineering teams to implement the cybersecurity architecture guidelines for routing website traffic through protective cybersecurity tools.
This role will report directly to the Director of Cybersecurity Software Engineering at Cox Automotive.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead an application security team that implements and enforces secure coding guidelines, application vulnerability identification, and risk mitigation throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Oversee the operations of web application firewalls that protect public-facing product and enterprise websites.
- Oversee the execution of manual and dynamic assessments by third-party providers to identify application vulnerabilities.
- Manage the security researcher responsible disclosure process for reporting vulnerabilities in our public-facing websites.
- Ensure all aspects of Cybersecurity application security support are provided in an effective, integrated and business-focused manner.
- Manage and coordinate Cybersecurity engagement, processes and policy implementation across the organization.
- Participate in security events and incident response to identify gaps in current design and propose solutions to prevent threats from reoccurring.
- Research and evaluate emerging security trends, threats, and technologies, and recommend appropriate solutions and enhancements.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity peers to incorporate vulnerability management, governance, risk and compliance, cyber defense, continuous controls monitoring, and identity governance into cybersecurity standards as a cohesive cybersecurity organization.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 8 years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years of experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years of experience in a related field; or 12 years' experience in a related field.
- At least 6 years focused on cybersecurity.
- At least 3 years in a people leader role directing and reviewing people's performance.
- Must have practical expertise in static source code analysis, manual and automated dynamic analysis, secrets management, web application firewall, and API security. Must be able to create design patterns and explain anti-patterns to engineering peers.
- Proficient in Python and expertise in at least one additional language of C#, Go, PHP, Java, or JavaScript (Node, Vanilla JS, or React).
- Clearly articulate the objective of specific cybersecurity policies and procedures to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Able to make decisions, supervise complex programs, and set priorities for highly skilled individual contributors.
- Excellent customer service skills, writing, and executive presentation skills.
- Develop a strong and productive working environment with key stakeholders and collaborate closely with other Cox entities' cybersecurity teams to implement cybersecurity best practices.
- Consultative nature to work through controversial or complex topics to employees, leaders, and/or senior leadership.
- Evaluate risks and recommend actions based on impact and likelihood of the risk to the business.
- Extensive technology knowledge and recognized expertise in several areas including .NET framework, Mono, Spring frameworks, Oracle, serverless, cloud patterns, cloud service and user authentication or similar.
- Knowledge of current cybersecurity and technology architectures such as zero trust, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, virtualization, and containerization.
- A strong understanding of cloud containers and/or serverless platforms (e.g., EKS, ECS, Lambda, Fargate).
- Creatively solving complex cybersecurity challenges while exhibiting solid, pragmatic business acumen.
- Experience utilizing Agile methodologies and DevSecOps.
- Initiating change and deploying solutions in Fortune 1000 companies.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000, NIST, FFIEC) and industry relevant regulations that will guide architectural requirements (e.g., GDPR, FFIEC, GLBA).
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and services and on-premises infrastructure.
- Experience in the development and design of cybersecurity standard methodologies to all layers of the hosting and application stack in both cloud and on-premises environments.
- Relevant experience with network security and software-defined networking across a variety of environments and deployments.
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), cryptography / key management, secrets management, access controls and security protocols (e.g., multi-factor, SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
- Experience with firewalls, web application firewalls, and other edge services as well as deep understanding of DMZ and other network architectures.
- AWS Well-Architected Framework.
- Experience establishing a strategy for and implementing cloud enterprise solutions in AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Experience in national critical infrastructure industries (telecommunications, financial services, defense, government, etc.).
- Big four consulting or Fortune 500 company experience.
- Relevant industry certification (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP, Azure, AWS, CISM, CISA).
USD 144,900.00 - 241,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $144,900.00 - $241,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
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