Application Security Associate Director

DTCC Candidate Experience; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Pension / Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DTCC is seeking an Application Security professional to strengthen the organization’s security posture, partnering with engineering teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle and drive continuous improvement of security capabilities.

The role emphasizes vulnerability remediation, risk-based prioritization, and automation across security processes, with strong focus on SDLC alignment, governance, and scalable security coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in Application Security or secure software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature Application Security capabilities, including SAST, DAST, and SCA across applications.

Skills

Application security concepts

Secure SDLC

Vulnerability management

DevSecOps

OWASP Top 10

CI/CD security

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAST tools

DAST tools

SCA tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We’re committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You will have in this role:

The Application Security professional will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s application security posture by leading and maturing capabilities across SAST, DAST, Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and secure development practices. This role will partner closely with engineering and technology teams to identify and reduce application security risk, embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, and drive continuous improvement of Application Security capabilities.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and mature Application Security capabilities, including SAST, DAST, and Software Composition Analysis (SCA), to provide scalable security coverage across applications.
• Drive the identification, prioritization, remediation, and escalation of application security vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact.
• Partner closely with application development, engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to embed security throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Own and optimize Application Security platforms and services, ensuring reliability, scalability, adoption, and effective integration into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.
• Establish and maintain Application Security standards, controls, and governance for secure development, application testing, and vulnerability remediation.
• Provide guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, application vulnerabilities, and remediation strategies, including common risks outlined in the OWASP Top 10.
• Develop metrics and reporting to measure vulnerability trends, remediation progress, security coverage, risk reduction, and overall Application Security program maturity.
• Drive greater automation across Application Security processes to improve vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation.
• Evaluate emerging Application Security technologies and AI-enabled security capabilities to continuously enhance detection and risk management.
• Maintain strong risk and control oversight by ensuring Application Security practices align with applicable security policies, standards, and regulatory expectations.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience, with significant experience in Application Security, product security, or secure software development.
• Strong experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC practices.
• Experience integrating Application Security tools and controls into CI/CD and DevSecOps environments.
• Experience working with development and engineering teams to assess application vulnerabilities and drive remediation.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Talents Needed for Success:

• Strong knowledge of Application Security concepts, secure SDLC, vulnerability management, secure coding practices, and OWASP Top 10.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or managing SAST, DAST, and SCA solutions within complex application environments.
• Ability to assess technical security findings, determine risk and severity, and translate findings into clear remediation priorities.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD security integration, with the ability to balance security requirements with development needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use metrics and data to identify application security risks and trends.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with developers, architects, engineers, technology leaders, and risk teams.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple Application Security initiatives, vulnerabilities, remediation efforts, and priorities simultaneously.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.