Toyota

Cyber Product Security Engineer, Lead

Toyota$100K — $140K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in application security; focus on secure software development practices.
  • Strong understanding of web application security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
  • Proficiency in languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript used in web development.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or similar are highly desirable.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience with cloud security, containerization, and DevSecOps practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead collaboration with product engineering teams on secure building through threat modeling and security testing.
  • Integrate security requirements into product development lifecycle with product managers and engineers.
  • Oversee security risk assessments and create mitigation plans for products.
  • Design and implement product security policies, standards, and best practices aligned with regulations.
  • Understand and safeguard product security across all software lifecycle stages.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure security in products and applications.
  • Leverage data-driven practices for risk remediation assessments across applications and services.

Benefits

  • Teamwork-oriented work environment emphasizing flexibility and respect.
  • Professional growth programs and tuition reimbursement for career advancement.
  • Vehicle purchase and lease programs.
  • Comprehensive family health care and wellness plans.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and annual retirement contribution from Toyota.
  • Paid holidays and time off to support work-life balance.
  • Referral services for family-related needs and relocation assistance if applicable.
Full Job Description
Overview

Who We're Looking For

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) Technology team is looking for a highly motivated person to fill a role as a Cyber Product Security Engineer, Lead.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support security initiatives across the product lifecycle to ensure all products are designed, developed, and maintained with strong security principles. This role partners closely with product management, engineering, and security teams to embed security into product development, mitigate risks, and protect customers and company assets from evolving threats. This role requires deep technical expertise in product security, strong leadership abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What you'll be doing
  • Lead and collaborate with product engineering teams to build securely leveraging threat modeling, secure design reviews, vulnerability assessments, and security testing.
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and architects to integrate security requirements and controls into the product development lifecycle (PDLC).
  • Oversee security risk assessments and mitigation plans for new and existing products.
  • Lead the design and implementation of product security policies, standards, and best practices in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Safeguard our organization's products with a comprehensive understanding of their security posture spanning every stage of the software lifecycle, enabling rapid, resilient delivery of value to customers.
  • Partner with security architecture, application security, cyber defense, product, IT operations, risk and governance ensuring products are secure.
  • Leverage data-driven practices-centered on introducing an Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform-to continuously assess, prioritize risk remediation across applications, services, and pipelines.
  • Monitor and analyze security incidents related to applications, and coordinate incident response and remediation efforts as needed.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends in product security.
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to product security architecture, processes, and procedures.


What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Extensive and progressive experience of 8+ years in application security, with a focus on secure software development practices and techniques.
  • Strong understanding of web application security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies, such as OWASP Top 10.
  • Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in web application development, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or similar are highly desirable.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex application security issues and recommend effective solutions.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with cloud security, containerization, and DevSecOps practices is a plus.


Added bonus if you have
  • Experience with developing and Implementing Cyber Security Policies.
  • Risk Management Experience in a regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of Cyber Security Regulations and Laws.
  • Cyber Incident Response experience.


What We'll Bring
  • During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
  • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
  • Vehicle purchase & lease programs
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
  • Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)


About Toyota

Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. The company was founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda and has since grown to become the world's largest automotive manufacturer. Toyota Motor Corporation produces a wide range of vehicles including cars, trucks, and buses. The company is committed to sustainability and has set a goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. Toyota Motor Corporation has operations in over 170 countries and regions around the world.
Learn more about Toyota
Size
372,817 employees
Market Cap
$225.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1,531.2 billion
Founded
1937
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$26,625.1 billion
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