Head of Application Security(m/w/x)

Description

You oversee application security strategies and policies, ensuring secure software development practices while collaborating with various teams to mitigate risks and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity
• •5+ years in cybersecurity
• •3+ years in a leadership role
• •CISSP or CISM preferred
• •Cloud certifications preferred
• •English is a must
• •German and French are a plus
• •Good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks
• •Deep understanding of application security
• •Knowledge of application security tools
• •Expertise in secure coding practices
• •Familiarity with OWASP framework
• •Ability to communicate technical concepts
• •Ability to manage stakeholders
• •Project management skills
• •Readiness for global travel

Tasks

• •Oversee application security and software development processes.
• •Lead global application security strategy for IT and OT.
• •Develop and implement security policies and standards.
• •Drive DevSecOps and secure coding practices.
• •Ensure security testing and compliance.
• •Collaborate with teams to secure the software development lifecycle.
• •Integrate security controls in application design and deployment.
• •Lead code reviews, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments.
• •Embed security into agile development practices with teams.
• •Manage security testing tools and frameworks for validation.
• •Ensure compliance with application security standards and regulations.
• •Provide training on secure development practices and threats.

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