Application Security Architect

nerdio-careers; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Health and Welfare Plans

Life and Disability Plans

Retirement Plan

Unlimited PTO (including your birthday

Collaborative Team Culture

Job summary

Nerdio is seeking an Application Security Architect to help advance our AppSec program across web, mobile, and API products. You will partner with engineering and product teams to embed security throughout the software lifecycle and evolve the program from inception.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in application security, lead the program’s inception, and demonstrate deep vulnerability knowledge with strong communication skills to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in application security or a related field.
• Led the initial inception of the Application Security program.
• Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection).
• Ability to communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborates with engineers to integrate security into design reviews and testing.

Responsibilities

• Establish and continuously improve the AppSec program’s strategy, processes, and tooling.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate security best practices into design reviews, threat modeling, code reviews, and penetration testing.
• Participate in secure code review and penetration testing efforts, honing your skills with hands‑on experience under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to deep-dive security reviews of our web, mobile, and API products to ensure they adhere to secure design principles.
• Participate in security training and share your learnings with the broader engineering team to foster a culture of security awareness.
• Assist in incident response to gain valuable real-world experience and help protect Nerdio's systems and data.
• Gain exposure to SAST/DAST tools and risk assessment, building a foundation for future growth.
• Mentor junior members of the AppSec team to support their professional growth and skill development.

Skills

Application Security

Program inception leadership

Threat modeling

Secure code review

Communication to stakeholders

Vulnerability knowledge (XSS/CSRF/SQLi

Job description

About Nerdio

Nerdio adds value on top of the powerful capabilities in Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Microsoft Intune by delivering hundreds of features that simplify management, ensure efficient operations, and lower Azure compute and storage costs by up to 80% via automation.

Leveraging Nerdio, partners can manage customers’ cloud environments through streamlined, multi-tenant, workflow-powered technology that allows them to create and grow cloud-based recurring revenues. Enterprise IT professionals can deliver and maintain a wide range of virtual Windows endpoints across hybrid workforces with ease and fine-tune end-user computing (EUC) approaches for maximum effectiveness using powerful monitoring and analytics capabilities.

We are a fast-moving, nimble company looking for individuals whoare collaborative, empathetic, driven and who love to move at the speed of light. If you want to be part of the AVD transformation that Microsoft and Nerdio are leading, then we want to speak with you.

Nerdio's growing security team seeks an Application Security Architect to help us enhance the security of our cutting-edge applications. Partnering closely with our engineering and product teams, you will play a vital role in applying your security expertise throughout the software development lifecycle. The architect will be a key contributor to evolving the Application Security program from inception.

What You'll Do

• Establish and continuously improve the AppSec program’s strategy, processes, and tooling.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate security best practices into design reviews, threat modeling, code reviews, and penetration testing.
• Participate in secure code review and penetration testing efforts, honing your skills with hands‑on experience under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to deep-dive security reviews of our web, mobile, and API products to ensure they adhere to secure design principles.
• Participate in security training and share your learnings with the broader engineering team to foster a culture of security awareness.
• Assist in incident response to gain valuable real-world experience and help protect Nerdio's systems and data.
• Gain exposure to SAST/DAST tools and risk assessment, building a foundation for future growth.
• Mentor junior members of the AppSec team to support their professional growth and skill development.

What we are looking for

• 10+ years of experience in application security or a related field, with a passion for learning and growing your skillset.
• Someone who has led the initial inception of the Application Security program from the ground up.
• A solid understanding of security fundamentals and common vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection).
• A knack for identifying potential risks and collaborating with engineers to find effective solutions.
• The ability to effectively communicate security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages (C#, React, JavaScript and REST APIs, to aide in code review and vulnerability analysis.
• Actively engaged in the security community through participation in B-sides conferences, OWASP chapter activities, and regular contributions to GitLab repositories, fostering continuous learning and collaboration.

Benefits and Incentives

• Competitive Base and Incentive Plan
• Stock Options
• Health and Welfare Plans*
• Life and Disability Plans*
• Retirement Plan*
• Unlimited Flexible Paid Time Off, including your birthday off!
• Collaborative Team Culture

*Benefits for international employees, outside the US, vary by country.

Nerdio is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Nerdio is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.