Description
Summary
The Application Security Manager leads a team that safeguards the organization's software applications from potential threats and vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities include conducting security assessments, integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The Manager should possess a strong knowledge of application security methodologies, proficiency in tools like SAST and DAST, and experience with threat modeling. This role also demands excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work closely with development teams to ensure secure application delivery.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and implement application security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Lead and manage a team of application security professionals, including architects and engineers.
• Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Oversee the implementation of security controls and measures for applications.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents related to applications.
• Provide guidance and training to development teams on secure coding practices.
• Stay updated on the latest application security threats and technologies.
• Prepare and present reports on application security metrics and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for application security.
Qualifications
• Proven experience in application security management, preferably in the financial services sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of application security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to application security.
• Experience with secure coding practices and code review processes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to stay updated with the latest security trends and technologies.
Education & Experience
• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Required: 5+ years of experience in application security or a related field.
• Three years of experience in a managerial or leadership role is preferred.
Licenses & Credentials
• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Required: 5+ years of experience in application security or a related field.
• Three years of experience in a managerial or leadership role is preferred.
Systems & Technology
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency with application security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
• Experience with static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools.
• Familiarity with secure coding frameworks and libraries.
• Knowledge of web application firewalls (WAF) and other application security controls.
• Experience with container security tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys).
• Familiarity with cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
About Stifel
Stifel is a more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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