Application Security Architect

1 Minute ago • All levels • System Design • $184,400 PA - $253,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Application Security Architect, you will develop and maintain a comprehensive application security strategy, ensuring its integration throughout the SDLC. This role involves designing secure architectures, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines. You will also ensure compliance with industry standards, provide technical leadership, and conduct training on secure coding practices, advocating for a security-first mindset within development teams.
Must have:
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive application security strategy.
  • Define security standards, policies, and best practices for application development.
  • Ensure application security is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Design secure application architectures for web, mobile, and cloud-based platforms.
  • Evaluate and recommend security tools for code review, vulnerability scanning, and application testing.
  • Ensure robust access control, authentication, and encryption mechanisms are in place for applications.
  • Perform security assessments of applications, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations.
  • Develop threat models and conduct application penetration testing to uncover potential risks.
  • Work with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities in code and design.
  • Partner with software engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on secure development practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure application security aligns with overall enterprise security goals.
  • Ensure applications comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of application security documentation and training materials.
  • Stay updated on emerging security regulations and their impact on application development.
  • Conduct training and awareness sessions for developers and engineers on secure coding practices.
  • Advocate for a security-first mindset within development teams.
  • Monitor and respond to emerging application security threats and vulnerabilities.
Perks:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid leave

Job Details

1. Application Security Strategy:

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive application security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Define security standards, policies, and best practices for application development and deployment.
  • Ensure application security is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

2. Secure Design and Architecture:

  • Design secure application architectures for web, mobile, and cloud-based platforms.
  • Evaluate and recommend security tools for code review, vulnerability scanning, and application testing.
  • Ensure robust access control, authentication, and encryption mechanisms are in place for applications.

3. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

  • Perform security assessments of applications, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations.
  • Develop threat models and conduct application penetration testing to uncover potential risks.
  • Work with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities in code and design.

4. Collaboration and Integration:

  • Partner with software engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on secure development practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure application security aligns with overall enterprise security goals.

5. Compliance and Governance:

  • Ensure applications comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of application security documentation and training materials.
  • Stay updated on emerging security regulations and their impact on application development.

6. Education and Awareness:

  • Conduct training and awareness sessions for developers and engineers on secure coding practices.
  • Advocate for a security-first mindset within development teams.
  • Monitor and respond to emerging application security threats and vulnerabilities.

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.

Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:

$184,400 to $253,600 annually

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com

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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.comRead MoreCareer Development OpportunitiesBright Minds. Bright Futures.We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.Read MoreCommitment At NXP.We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future.

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