Application Security Lead

iHerb; Teletrabalho; BRL 974.000 - 1.463.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global e-commerce company is seeking a Principal Application Security Engineer to lead security initiatives and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role requires extensive experience in application security, threat modeling, and security automation. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to influence within the organization. Key responsibilities include establishing security architecture, conducting design reviews, and leading security assessment programs. This remote position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Serviços

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Restricted Stock Units

Annual performance bonuses

Qualificações

• 8+ years of technical security experience at a top-tier software company.
• Proven track record of driving the implementation of SDL processes.
• Deep knowledge of PCI DSS compliance standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead enterprise-wide security projects.
• Conduct security design reviews and threat modeling.
• Evaluate and operate core security tools.

Conhecimentos

Technical security expertise

Threat modeling

Security design

Cloud computing technologies

Problem solving

Formação académica

Computer Science / Engineering degree or equivalent

Ferramentas

Threat modeling tools

Cloudflare security

Docker

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you passionate about securing global-scale ecommerce services and applications that power millions of customers across over a hundred countries around the globe? We are looking for a hands‑on Principal Application Security Engineer to lead our Secure Development Lifecycle assurance processes, our security automation technologies, drive the security hardening strategy across our product and respond to current and emerging security threats. This role can be fully remote and must reside in US.

In this role, you will function as the ultimate subject‑matter expert, responsible for establishing enterprise‑wide security architecture, driving deep‑level technical mitigations, and ensuring compliance excellence in a complex, fast‑paced environment. This role requires unparalleled technical depth and strategic foresight.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional, enterprise‑wide projects and define the strategic direction for cutting‑edge security development lifecycle (SDL) practices
• Conduct security design reviews and sophisticated threat modeling for new and existing mission‑critical services across the entire platform
• Establish secure architecture standards, frameworks, and resilient security patterns spanning application, cloud‑native, and infrastructure layers
• Evaluate, prototype, implement, operate, and provide governance over core security tools and services (DAST, SAST, SCA, WAF, Secrets Management, etc.)
• Discover and analyze emerging security threats, determining applicability to iHerb, and proactively implement centralized mitigations
• Maintain a strong knowledge of current security threats and operational best practices
• Drive our security assessment, penetration testing, and bug bounty programs translating findings into comprehensive, systemic risk reduction strategies.
• Ensure all application security practices adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements
• Participate in security incident response activities as a technical leader

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical foundation (Computer Science / Engineering degree or equivalent experience) with an innate ability to translate technical vulnerabilities into organizational risks
• 8+ years of technical security experience at a top‑tier software company, including hands‑on experience with threat modeling, security design, security architecture, cryptography, mobile security, cloud computing technologies, and security products
• Expert understanding of common application and infrastructure security vulnerabilities and mitigations (OWASP Top 10, CWE 25…)
• Deep, demonstrable knowledge of the e‑commerce transaction lifecycle and expert command of PCI DSS compliance standards within a high‑transaction environment.
• Proven track record of driving the implementation of SDL processes, technology, and automation in sophisticated DevOps/DevSecOps environments.
• Experience with large‑scale web applications and microservices, including API design, access management, authorization, authentication, data protection and encryption
• Knowledge of major programming languages and frameworks (e.g. Python, C# .NET, JavaScript, node.js, Java…)
• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive leadership

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in an e‑commerce or high‑transaction environment, specifically with knowledge of PCI DSS compliance requirements
• Experience with Cloudflare security, AWS VPCs, EC2 instances and Docker/containers
• Experience driving application security training, security champions and awareness campaigns
• Active contributor to the security community (research, open source, publications…) with the ability to attract and hire great talent
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., OSCP, CISSP, CSSLP)

Pay Scale

The anticipated pay scale for this position can be found below, however the pay range applicable to you may vary by geographic location based on where the job is located or where you work. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc. iHerb, LLC is a multi‑state employer and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

Hired applicant may be awarded Restricted Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies. For more information on iHerb benefits, visit us at iHerbBenefits.com.

Anticipated Pay Scale: $176,534 — $264,801 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.