Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Director of Application Security
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, us, 07922
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This role is Hybrid – average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge‑to‑cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career, our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description Responsibilities and qualifications are detailed below.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy
Define and execute the enterprise application security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Build, mentor, and grow a high‑performing Application Security team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Act as a trusted security advisor to engineering and product executives, driving security‑by‑design principles across the organization.
Program Ownership
Develop and mature programs for secure software development, including:
Secure SDLC and DevSecOps integration.
Code security reviews and static/dynamic analysis.
Software composition analysis (SCA) and open‑source risk management.
Secure coding standards and developer training.
Establish policies, standards, and patterns that enable development teams to deliver secure products at scale.
Collaboration & Enablement
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and cloud teams to embed security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and workflows.
Lead developer outreach efforts, including building security champions programs and creating practical guidance for developers.
Engage with product management to incorporate security requirements and risk assessments into roadmaps.
Governance & Risk Management
Drive the integration of an application security risk register, providing visibility to senior leadership and the board.
Measure and report on the maturity and effectiveness of the AppSec program using key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs).
Stay current on the evolving threat landscape, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to proactively manage application risk.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years leading an application security function.
Demonstrated experience working at an enterprise‑level organization with large‑scale systems, processes, or operations.
Proven success in building and scaling application security programs in large, complex technology environments.
Deep understanding of:
Secure software development practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD tooling.
Threat modeling, code analysis, and vulnerability management.
OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and modern application security risks.
Strong executive presence and communication skills, able to influence across engineering and business leadership.
Experience with risk management frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.) and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
CISSP, CSSLP, or other relevant security certifications preferred.
Additional Skills
Accountability
Action Planning
Active Learning
Active Listening
Agile Methodology
Bias
Business
Coaching
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Cybersecurity
Data Analysis Management
Data Collection Management
Data Controls
Design Thinking
Development Methodologies
Empathy
Follow-Through
Growth Mindset
Implementation Methodologies
Infrastructure Design
Intellectual Curiosity
Long Term Planning
Managing Ambiguity
What We Can Offer You Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let’s Stay Connected Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
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Job Level Director
Salary & Compensation United States: Annual Salary USD 194,000 – 388,000 in Massachusetts; 170,000 – 412,500 in District of Columbia & Georgia & New Jersey & North Carolina & Texas. Canada: Annual Salary CAD 196,000 – 246,000 in Ontario. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html. Information about employee benefits offered in Canada can be found at https://myhperewards.com/pdf/hpe-recruit-brochure-can.pdf. Des informations sur les avantages sociaux offerts sont disponibles sur https://myhperewards.com/pdf/hpe-recruit-brochure-can-fr.pdf.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled / LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer: It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE‑authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
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This role is Hybrid – average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge‑to‑cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career, our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description Responsibilities and qualifications are detailed below.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy
Define and execute the enterprise application security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Build, mentor, and grow a high‑performing Application Security team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Act as a trusted security advisor to engineering and product executives, driving security‑by‑design principles across the organization.
Program Ownership
Develop and mature programs for secure software development, including:
Secure SDLC and DevSecOps integration.
Code security reviews and static/dynamic analysis.
Software composition analysis (SCA) and open‑source risk management.
Secure coding standards and developer training.
Establish policies, standards, and patterns that enable development teams to deliver secure products at scale.
Collaboration & Enablement
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and cloud teams to embed security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and workflows.
Lead developer outreach efforts, including building security champions programs and creating practical guidance for developers.
Engage with product management to incorporate security requirements and risk assessments into roadmaps.
Governance & Risk Management
Drive the integration of an application security risk register, providing visibility to senior leadership and the board.
Measure and report on the maturity and effectiveness of the AppSec program using key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs).
Stay current on the evolving threat landscape, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to proactively manage application risk.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years leading an application security function.
Demonstrated experience working at an enterprise‑level organization with large‑scale systems, processes, or operations.
Proven success in building and scaling application security programs in large, complex technology environments.
Deep understanding of:
Secure software development practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD tooling.
Threat modeling, code analysis, and vulnerability management.
OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and modern application security risks.
Strong executive presence and communication skills, able to influence across engineering and business leadership.
Experience with risk management frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.) and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
CISSP, CSSLP, or other relevant security certifications preferred.
Additional Skills
Accountability
Action Planning
Active Learning
Active Listening
Agile Methodology
Bias
Business
Coaching
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Cybersecurity
Data Analysis Management
Data Collection Management
Data Controls
Design Thinking
Development Methodologies
Empathy
Follow-Through
Growth Mindset
Implementation Methodologies
Infrastructure Design
Intellectual Curiosity
Long Term Planning
Managing Ambiguity
What We Can Offer You Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let’s Stay Connected Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
#unitedstates #executive
Job Level Director
Salary & Compensation United States: Annual Salary USD 194,000 – 388,000 in Massachusetts; 170,000 – 412,500 in District of Columbia & Georgia & New Jersey & North Carolina & Texas. Canada: Annual Salary CAD 196,000 – 246,000 in Ontario. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html. Information about employee benefits offered in Canada can be found at https://myhperewards.com/pdf/hpe-recruit-brochure-can.pdf. Des informations sur les avantages sociaux offerts sont disponibles sur https://myhperewards.com/pdf/hpe-recruit-brochure-can-fr.pdf.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled / LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer: It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE‑authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
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