Job Summary
This position is responsible for spearheading application security throughout the software development lifecycle. You will integrate security practices into DevOps workflows, ensuring adherence to both sovereign and regulatory standards. The role requires defining technical strategies, providing guidance to engineering teams, and serving as the primary contact for intricate security issues.
Responsibilities
- Lead the application security initiatives throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Integrate security into DevOps practices to enhance overall security posture.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and sovereignty requirements.
- Establish technical direction and standards for application security.
- Mentor engineers and foster a security-focused culture within development teams.
- Act as a key point of contact for resolving complex security challenges.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a technical field is mandatory.
- Extensive experience in senior-level application security.
- In-depth knowledge of security tools utilized in CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration.
- Expertise in cloud security practices and threat modeling.
Pearson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
