Marriott International

Sr. Manager, Application Security

Marriott International$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or equivalent experience/certification
  • 7+ years in IT/Security, with 4+ years in security leadership
  • 2+ years managing security assessments, compliance efforts for production systems
  • 2+ years in software/system release management focusing on security validation
  • Expertise in AppSec testing modalities (SAST, DAST, IAST)
  • Proficiency with tools like GitHub, JIRA, and Jenkins
  • Strong understanding of OWASP and MITRE CVE/CWE

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational execution of AppSec programs
  • Collaborate on strategy formulation and execution
  • Strengthen SER/AppSec integration and drive frameworks
  • Establish repeatable, automated AppSec processes
  • Represent AppSec in cross-functional governance forums
  • Monitor and assess application security risks
  • Ensure clear communication and visibility of AppSec work

Benefits

  • Opportunity for leadership in the fast-evolving AppSec field
  • Engagement with top-tier technology and tools
  • The chance to drive significant security improvements organization-wide
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams within a large organization
  • Role impacts organizational strategy and security posture
Full Job Description
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Application Security will serve as the operational and programmatic leader for the AppSec organization, partnering closely with the Director of Application Security to scale delivery, strengthen integration with Security Architecture, and ensure consistent execution of AppSec priorities. This role leads cross-team coordination, drives prioritization, improves repeatable and automated processes, ensures alignment with risk and engineering teams, and elevates visibility of AppSec work across the organization.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience/certification


  • 7+ years of experience in Information Technology/Security including:


  • 4+ years information security leadership


  • 2+ years as a team lead or manager in a security role response for managing security assessments, risk management, and compliance efforts for production systems.


  • 2+ years of experience in software/system release management, with a focus on security validation


  • Expertise across AppSec testing modalities (SAST, DAST, IAST etc)


  • Expertise with SCA SDLC tooling and repository integration


  • Proficiency in GitHub, JIRA, ServiceNow, Jenkins, Harness


  • Strong understanding of OWASP and MITRE CVE/CWE


  • Ability to drive cross-functional workflow integration and prioritization


Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline

  • Relevant certifications (CISM, CISSP, CSSLP)


  • Application Development and Process expertise


  • Proven experience across AppSec tooling vendors


  • Excellent written and verbal communication / presentation skills


  • Proven leadership experience in highly regulated environments, with strong project management skills.


CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Program Leadership & Integration

  • Lead day-to-day operational execution of AppSec programs


  • Collaborate on Strategy formulation and execution.


  • Strengthen SER/AppSec integration


  • Drive prioritization frameworks and alignment with enterprise objectives


  • Establish repeatable, automated AppSec processes


  • Represent AppSec in cross-functional governance forums


  • Increased automation and repeatability. Shifting tooling integration left.


  • Clear metrics and reporting covering: operational, security and strategy perspectives


  • Implement initiatives for secure open-source consumption and artifact management


Technical Oversight

  • Monitor and assess application security risks


  • Develop and track security metrics


  • Recommend mitigation strategies


  • Provide technical leadership regarding tooling integration, process definition and execution


Stakeholder Alignment & Communication

  • Ensure AppSec work is well-communicated and visible


  • Deliver concise reporting to stakeholders


  • Mentor AppSec team members


  • Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences


Managing Work, Projects, and Policies

  • Coordinates and implements work and projects as assigned.


  • Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.


  • Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.


  • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.


  • Sets and tracks goal progress for self and others.


  • Monitors the work of others to ensure it is completed on time and meets expectations.


  • Provides direction and assistance to other organizational units' policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of resources.


Success Measures (First 12 Months)

  • Improved Security Architecture/AppSec workflow integration


  • Increased automation and repeatability.


  • Establishment of clear metrics for operational, security and strategic reporting


  • Clear work prioritization


  • Improved visibility and transparency of AppSec processes, execution and deliverables

About Marriott International

Marriott International is a hospitality company with more than 3,900 properties around the world. Marriot International opened its first hotel in 1957 and operates franchises worldwide. The company’s headquarters is based in Maryland and employees nearly 200,000 people worldwide.   The company was founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott in 1927 by opening a root beer stand in Washington D.C.

Marriott International Careers

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Learn more about Marriott International
Size
120,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$267 million
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$10.5 billion
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