VP for Application Security

Hrtx; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive-level compensation

Collaborative work culture

Opportunity to shape global security strategy

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Vice President for Application Security to lead the development and execution of application security strategies. This hybrid role, located in BGC, will operate during the night shift to collaborate with global teams. Key responsibilities include leading the application security program, overseeing secure SDLC practices, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST. Candidates should have extensive experience in application security leadership roles, strong technical expertise, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in application security leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise in secure SDLC, application testing, and vulnerability management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI‑DSS, and SOC 2.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall application security program, ensuring alignment with business and technology goals.
• Oversee secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices across the organization.
• Develop and manage strategies for threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP, PCI-DSS, SOC 2).
• Build and mentor a high-performing security team.
• Collaborate with executives, product, and engineering to embed security best practices.
• Provide regular reporting on risk posture and security initiatives.

Skills

Application Security Leadership

Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Vulnerability Management

Threat Modeling

Compliance Standards Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Global/remote collaboration

Job description

About the job VP for Application Security

Position: Vice President Application Security

Location: BGC, Taguig

Work Setup: Hybrid

Schedule: Night Shift

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Vice President for Application Security to lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide application security strategies. This role will be based in BGC on a hybrid setup and will operate during the night shift to align with global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall application security program, ensuring alignment with business and technology goals.
• Oversee secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices across the organization.
• Develop and manage strategies for threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP, PCI‑DSS, SOC 2, etc.).
• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing security team.
• Collaborate with executives, product, and engineering teams to embed security best practices into organizational processes.
• Provide regular reporting on risk posture and security initiatives to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in application security leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise in secure SDLC, application testing, and vulnerability management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI‑DSS, and SOC 2.
• Proven ability to lead and scale security programs in enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape and lead a global application security strategy.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Competitive executive‑level compensation and benefits.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV for consideration.