Associate Web Application Security Specialist

Vans; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vans in Greensboro, NC is seeking an Associate Web Application Security Specialist, Attack Surface Management to join VF's Application Security team. You will oversee external assets, evaluate security posture, and collaborate with technology and business teams to reduce exposure.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, strong communication, and demonstrated ability to manage tasks and risks. You will advocate for secure practices and stay current with security technologies.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in application security or related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Ability to manage details and ensure compliance with standards.
• Demonstrates technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with IT governance, SM&G, and architecture standards.
• Knowledge of operating systems, ports, and services.
• Understanding of the OWASP Top 10.
• Ability to advocate security concepts across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Attack Surface Management program from a technical perspective.
• Identify and catalog VF’s assets to maintain an up-to-date inventory.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand and reduce risk.
• Serve as SME for development and infrastructure teams.
• Analyze cyber defense policies and identify weaknesses.
• Develop efficient processes to reduce risk.
• Research and advocate for new security solutions and technologies.
• Ensure security practices are followed across projects and implementations.
• Engage with global teams to communicate threats and mitigation plans.
• Escalate high-risk issues through proper channels.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Attention to detail

Technical writing

IT governance

Risk awareness

PM standards

OS knowledge

OWASP Top 10

Job description

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What will you do?

A day in the life of an Associate Web Application Security Specialist, Attack Surface Management at VF looks a little like this. As a member of the Application Security team, you will be a key member of the team looking across the VF Global enterprise looking for threats and vulnerabilities that would potentially or unnecessarily place the company at risk. Working with the different teams within VF you will oversee the discovery of VF’s external assets and evaluate their security posture. You will work with both technology and business teams to reduce external risk exposure. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Oversee the Attack Surface Management program from the technical perspective
• Regularly identify and catalog all assets, including new and existing ones, to maintain an up-to-date inventory of VF’s attack surface
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the attack surface and facilitate effective risk reduction
• Serve as a subject matter expert for application development and infrastructure teams
• Analyze organization's cyber defense policies/configurations and evaluate weaknesses and vulnerabilities
• Participate in the creation of effective and efficient processes to drive successful reduction of risk within VF
• Research and advocate for new security solutions and technologies
• Ensuring the highest levels of security practices are maintained by VF through projects, implementations
• Establish communications with associates related to threats, vulnerabilities, processes and security risks across a Global landscape
• Escalate as necessary high or critical risks, threats or vulnerabilities to the proper channels for resolution
• Advocate and evangelize the importance of Application Security within VF and socialize through internal channels

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 1-3 years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Project management skills
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to manage the details and compliance with standards and expectations
• Demonstrate technical writing skills
• Follows all defined IT standards and processes (i.e. IT Governance, SM&G, Architecture, etc.), and provides input for improvements to the appropriate process owners as needed
• Maintains a proper balance between business and operational risk
• Follow the defined project management standards and processes
• Knowledge of operating systems, ports, and services
• Knowledge of the OWASP top 10

Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in?

Hiring Range: $72,000.00 USD - $90,000.00 USD annually.

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

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