Job Specifications
Senior Manager, IT Security (Hybrid)
Work Schedule: Hybrid (onsite 2–3 days per week), but will consider remote candidates
Location: Local candidates to preferred to Plainsboro.
Role Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic Senior Application Security Manager to join a global biotechnology organization. In this role, you will lead and embed security across application development and IT operations, partnering closely with engineering, DevOps, and business teams to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems. You will independently lead security initiatives, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive the maturity of security and risk management practices across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently lead IT and application security initiatives, including implementation of security controls, risk assessments, and security risk management processes
Design, implement, and optimize security management processes for internal teams and stakeholders
Perform threat modeling and security design reviews for applications and platforms
Embed security into CI/CD pipelines and agile development workflows
Oversee and triage findings from SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC, and secrets scanning tools, providing actionable remediation guidance
Guide, train, and mentor engineers, IT teams, and business stakeholders on security controls, processes, and best practices
Track, measure, and communicate the effectiveness of security controls and IT risk management processes
Partner with solution architects, DevOps teams, product owners, and scrum masters to identify and address emerging security requirements
Present security technologies, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to IT and business leadership
Required Qualifications:
Extensive experience in IT Security, Application Security, DevSecOps, or Information Security engineering
Strong knowledge of secure SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and modern application architectures
Hands-on experience with security tools (SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC scanning, secrets scanning)
Ability to validate vulnerabilities in code (Python, JavaScript) and map findings to OWASP Top 10 / ASVS
Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
Proficiency with DevOps tooling (GitHub/GitLab, Docker) and Python scripting for automation
Strong understanding of cybersecurity and privacy regulations applicable to IT environments
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence skills
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational capabilities
Preferred Capabilities:
Experience driving enterprise-wide security and DevSecOps transformation initiatives
Ability to translate regulatory and security requirements for executive and technical audiences
Proven ability to build consensus and lead through influence
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