BISO - Product Security (Multiple Levels)

Salesforce; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a seasoned Senior BISO within Product Security to safeguard customer data across SaaS and on-prem services. You will lead security initiatives, manage executive stakeholders, and shape risk posture in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

You will oversee technical security across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), infrastructure, and application security for enterprise products, driving risk-informed decisions with broad business impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in information security with at least 5–10 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of security across cloud, infrastructure, applications and third-party risk.
• Familiarity with SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and IAM solutions.
• Excellent ability to communicate security concepts to executives and business units.
• Experience driving security initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead security delivery and drive risk initiatives across product engineering.
• Prioritize initiatives using risk data and align with business objectives.
• Partner with executives and stakeholders to manage security backlog.
• Develop and enforce security architecture for SaaS and on-prem services.

Skills

Security leadership

Cloud security

Application security

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Risk management

Third-party risk

Security frameworks

Education

Related technical degree

Tools

Splunk

Qualys

Nessus

Okta

SailPoint

Job description

Job Details

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

The Experience

Salesforce's Product Security team within the broader Security organization is at the forefront of securing our customer data and assets while balancing risk and security posture. We thrive on collaboration with product and engineering teams to drive risk outcomes and help maintain trust for our customers.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

This pivotal role for a BISO within our product security organization requires a blend of real-world experience and deep knowledge in software security, including application security, cloud security, secure coding practices, and security architecture, especially across Software as a Service (SaaS) and On-premise services.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in security delivery and the ability to work with a broad set of executive stakeholders across business units and security teams to drive security initiatives and improve risk posture. This role is responsible for managing stakeholder expectations and business risk for the Business units and can prioritize, optimize, and track the execution of the security backlog via a single work stream for product engineering, using deep technical understanding and business risk impact.

You're Our Person If You Have

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5-10 years in a leadership role focused on technical security across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and third-party integrations.
• Deep understanding of security principles across all tech layers, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure security (network, endpoint, IAM), application security (SAST, DAST, secure coding), and third-party risk management frameworks
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM: Splunk specifically, vulnerability scanners (e.g., Qualys, Nessus), or IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, SailPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of security initiatives and drive results with minimal supervision.
• Strong executive presence and immaculate ability to articulate technical security concepts in a business/risk context
• Customer-focused: You know how to balance your "get it done" attitude with diplomacy to be able to work effectively across different teams and at all levels
• Proven ability to prioritize initiatives utilizing risk data from multiple input sources, while staying aligned with the bigger picture
• Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, CIS Controls).
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, staying ahead of emerging threats and adapting strategies to evolving business needs.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex security concepts into business-friendly language.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and ability to influence decision-making without direct authority.
• A related technical degree required

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of securing AI solutions
• Prior experience as BISO or equivalent is desirable
• Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with customer teams and internal security teams, including those in international locations
• Strong willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change and new ideas
• Track record of auditing related or consulting experience, high tech industry a plus
• Certifications like CISM or CISSP highly desired

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

Accommodations

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