Acrisure
Overview
Application Security Manager role at Acrisure. Lead and expand the organization’s Application Security (AppSec) program within a large, highly regulated financial services environment. Build and shape the program from the ground up while leading a team of AppSec specialists and influencing enterprise-wide security practices. Responsibilities
Application Security Program Leadership: Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Application Security program enterprise-wide. Build, mentor, and lead a team of AppSec engineers and specialists. Define program objectives, performance metrics, and KPIs to measure and report success. Advocate for application security at all levels of the organization, from developers to executives. Partnership with Development Teams: Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate security controls, best practices, and policies throughout the SDLC. Promote a safety-by-design culture by coaching and mentoring developers on secure coding practices. Support threat modeling, secure code reviews, and security architecture discussions. Security Tooling and Integration: Implement, configure, and maintain application security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, API security, container security). Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and other platforms. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools that enhance automation and scalability. Monitoring, Incident Response, and Metrics: Partner with SOC analysts to investigate application-layer alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities; track and report key security metrics and provide executive reporting on AppSec maturity and risk reduction progress. Requirements
Proven ability to design, lead, and scale an enterprise application security program. Strong understanding of secure software development, OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and vulnerability management. Experience partnering with development organizations to secure agile/DevOps pipelines. Hands-on familiarity with security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, container security) and integrating with source code management (GitHub/GitLab, etc.). Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead through influence and establish a strong security culture across multiple technology teams. Education and Experience
5+ years of professional experience in information security with a focus on application security; 2+ years in a leadership role is desired. Previous experience as a developer or working closely with software development teams is strongly preferred. Certifications such as CSSLP, GWAPT, GWEB, OSWE, or other relevant industry credentials are a plus. Proven experience leading security initiatives at scale in enterprise environments, ideally within financial services or other highly regulated industries. Benefits
Competitive compensation Generous vacation policy, paid holidays, and paid sick time Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (employee-paid) Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company-paid Group Life insurance Company-paid EAP and Calm App subscription Employee-paid Pet Insurance and optional supplemental coverage Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs FSA, HSA and commuter benefits options Paid maternity/paternity leave and fertility benefits Career growth and learning opportunities EEO statements and accommodations: Acrisure is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. For accommodations or assistance with the application process, please email leaves@acrisure.com.
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Application Security Manager role at Acrisure. Lead and expand the organization’s Application Security (AppSec) program within a large, highly regulated financial services environment. Build and shape the program from the ground up while leading a team of AppSec specialists and influencing enterprise-wide security practices. Responsibilities
Application Security Program Leadership: Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Application Security program enterprise-wide. Build, mentor, and lead a team of AppSec engineers and specialists. Define program objectives, performance metrics, and KPIs to measure and report success. Advocate for application security at all levels of the organization, from developers to executives. Partnership with Development Teams: Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate security controls, best practices, and policies throughout the SDLC. Promote a safety-by-design culture by coaching and mentoring developers on secure coding practices. Support threat modeling, secure code reviews, and security architecture discussions. Security Tooling and Integration: Implement, configure, and maintain application security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, API security, container security). Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and other platforms. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools that enhance automation and scalability. Monitoring, Incident Response, and Metrics: Partner with SOC analysts to investigate application-layer alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities; track and report key security metrics and provide executive reporting on AppSec maturity and risk reduction progress. Requirements
Proven ability to design, lead, and scale an enterprise application security program. Strong understanding of secure software development, OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and vulnerability management. Experience partnering with development organizations to secure agile/DevOps pipelines. Hands-on familiarity with security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, container security) and integrating with source code management (GitHub/GitLab, etc.). Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead through influence and establish a strong security culture across multiple technology teams. Education and Experience
5+ years of professional experience in information security with a focus on application security; 2+ years in a leadership role is desired. Previous experience as a developer or working closely with software development teams is strongly preferred. Certifications such as CSSLP, GWAPT, GWEB, OSWE, or other relevant industry credentials are a plus. Proven experience leading security initiatives at scale in enterprise environments, ideally within financial services or other highly regulated industries. Benefits
Competitive compensation Generous vacation policy, paid holidays, and paid sick time Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (employee-paid) Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company-paid Group Life insurance Company-paid EAP and Calm App subscription Employee-paid Pet Insurance and optional supplemental coverage Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs FSA, HSA and commuter benefits options Paid maternity/paternity leave and fertility benefits Career growth and learning opportunities EEO statements and accommodations: Acrisure is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. For accommodations or assistance with the application process, please email leaves@acrisure.com.
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