Manager / Senior Manager, Application Security

Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on, strategic, and technically proficient Manager / Senior Manager of Application Security to lead a growing team of security engineers. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced SaaS environment, is passionate about scaling secure development practices, and can dive deep into technical challenges while fostering a high-performing and psychologically safe team culture. You must have the ability to assist the team with developing and implementing the solutions the team is responsible for.
What You'll Do

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Hire, mentor, and grow a world-class team of application security engineers
  • Conduct regular 1:1s and foster psychological safety and career development
  • Train team members in candidate screening and managerial interviewing
• Technical Oversight & Hands-On Contribution
  • Lead and perform complex application security reviews and threat modeling
  • Provide expert guidance on security architecture, tooling, and secure coding practices
  • Develop scalable security solutions such as automated testing and centralized libraries
  • Own and evolve documentation and procedures for security reviews
• Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Drive initiatives that holistically address multiple vulnerabilities across products
  • Evangelize and lead security training efforts with development teams
  • Build strong partnerships with Legal, Infrastructure, IT, Development, and Product teams
  • Provide input on quarterly OKRs/MBOs and deliver on them successfully
• Operational Excellence
  • Maintain tactical oversight of daily team efforts and long-term vision
  • Develop and track KPIs to measure team performance and impact
  • Act as Incident Manager during major security events and participate in the Security Escalation On-Call rotation
  • Identify and implement security-related technical and process improvements

We're Excited to Learn More About You
We're looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely or from an Applied office

The position could be an excellent match for a Data Engineer with:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or GRC, with at least 3 years building application security programs
• Proven experience leading security or security-focused SRE teams in a SaaS or product company
• Expert-level understanding of security libraries, controls, and vulnerabilities
• Deep familiarity with modern AppSec tooling: SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST, RASP
• Strong development/scripting skills; experience with .NET Core, Go, Python preferred
• Advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred), Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting and collaboration
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and context-switching with ease
• Holds at least two relevant security certifications (e.g., CSSLP, CASE, GWEB, OSCP, OSWE)
• We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together , collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Holiday and Vacation Time

• Health & Wellness Days

• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $140,000 - $170,000. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain , and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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