5-7 years of experience in Product Security and Application Security within a tech company.
Proven track record of influencing security practices in complex development environments.
Expertise in measuring and reporting on security program effectiveness to executives.
Knowledge of AI security implications and secure AI adoption in engineering.
Strong executive presence and ability to influence across all organizational levels.
Strategic thinker with hands-on capabilities, adaptable to changing business needs.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to drive security outcomes.
Responsibilities
Lead and enhance the Product and Application Security program across the software development lifecycle.
Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to integrate security into development processes.
Define secure software development strategies for cloud and software environments.
Establish security protocols for AI use in engineering workflows and product development.
Manage the Security Champions Program and oversee secure development training initiatives.
Develop metrics and reports to communicate security program effectiveness to executives.
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging threats to improve organizational security posture.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a critical security program in a forward-thinking tech company.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Engagement with cutting-edge AI security challenges.
Professional development through training and industry participation.
Potential for influence at the executive level and across the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Job Description Summary
The Senior Director, Product Security Engineering leads and advances Vertex's enterprise Product Security program across software engineering, application security, and secure software development practices. This role sits within the Cybersecurity organization and partners closely with Engineering, Product, and Cybersecurity leadership to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, drive measurable security outcomes, and position the organization to address the security implications of AI-enabled development and AI-powered products.
Lead and mature Vertex's Product and Application Security program, embedding security capabilities into software development processes, engineering workflows, and the full software development lifecycle.
Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to make secure development practices scalable and measurable; incorporate security requirements into product designs, engineering roadmaps, and delivery processes.
Define and execute secure software development strategies across modern cloud and software environments.
Establish security approaches for the safe use of AI within software engineering workflows; ensure AI-enabled products are designed and developed securely, and help the organization navigate emerging challenges from AI-assisted development and an expanding population of non-traditional developers.
Own and evolve the Security Champions Program; lead Product Security governance, including secure development training and security enablement programs.
Develop and communicate security program metrics and reporting to executive stakeholders; use data to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate program effectiveness.
Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and evolving Application Security and Product Security practices to continuously strengthen organizational security posture.
Required Qualifications
Significant experience leading Product Security, Application Security, andSCor Secure SDLC programs within a technology company, with deep expertise in secure software development practices and modern engineering environments.
Demonstrated success partnering with software engineering organizations and influencing security adoption across complex, multi-team development environments.
Experience developing, measuring, and communicating security program effectiveness through metrics, reporting, and executive-level presentations; proven ability to collaborate across Product, Engineering, and Cybersecurity organizations.
Knowledge of AI security considerations, including the secure adoption of AI within engineering practices and the security implications of AI-enabled products.
Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, engineering teams, and cross-functional partners.
Proven ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when necessary; adaptable and outcome-oriented, with the ability to reprioritize based on evolving business needs.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to drive security outcomes through influence and partnership rather than direct authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading Product Security teams and programs in SaaS or software-focused environments.
Experience building and scaling Security Champions programs and secure development training initiatives.
Active participation in security industry communities, forums, working groups, or conferences.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience accepted in lieu of a formal degree.
COMMENTS:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
