Director of Product Security

Netwrix; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Director of Product Security to lead a global team focused on securing products from development to operation. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in application security, Azure DevOps, and managing security programs, with a strong emphasis on secure development practices. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Health Benefits

Continuous Learning and Development Opportunities

Team-Oriented and Innovative Work Environment

Opportunities for Career Growth

Qualifications

• Deep expertise securing SaaS platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Deep expertise in modern security practices for on-premises products and transitioning to SaaS.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams in Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Experience building and leading vulnerability programs.
• Hands-on experience enforcing SDLC practices and implementing DevSecOps.
• 8+ years in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in application/product security leadership.
• Experience managing and mentoring geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a globally distributed product security team.
• Serve as the strategic advisor for application and product security.
• Drive security architecture reviews, threat modeling.
• Own and improve the security testing program.
• Coordinate vulnerability management across applications and products.
• Embed security into product design and operations.
• Collaborate with the broader Security Team on incident response readiness.

Skills

Application Security

Product Security

Azure DevOps and GitHub

Vulnerability Scanning and Management

SDLC and DevSecOps

Leadership & Experience

Collaboration & Communication

Compliance Knowledge

Job description

About Us

Netwrix is dedicated to revolutionizing data security by placing identity at the core, providing visibility and control. Our global team includes over 900 employees and hundreds of partners, serving more than 13,500 organizations in over 100 countries.

Netwrix maintains a global presence with a remote-first approach and encourages frequent collaboration with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Product Security to lead our global product security team. This role oversees engineers and researchers, guiding the secure development and operation of our product portfolio—from legacy on-premise products to SaaS solutions.

This position will work closely with Product Management and R&D across the full product lifecycle, from concept and development to launch, maintenance, and end-of-life. The candidate will embed security into the DNA of Netwrix's software engineering process.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  
  
  
  • Lead and scale a globally distributed product security team of engineers and researchers.
  
  
  • Serve as the strategic advisor for application and product security across all Netwrix offerings.
  
  
  
  


• DevSecOps
  
  
  
  • Drive security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure SDLC practices across on-prem and SaaS products.
  
  
  • Own and improve the security testing program, including static/dynamic analysis, SCA, fuzzing, and penetration testing.
  
  
  
  


• Product Vulnerability Management
  
  
  
  • Coordinate vulnerability management across applications and products.
  
  
  • Prioritize remediations and collaborate with Product Security, Product Management, and R&D.
  
  
  • Publish product security advisories as needed.
  
  
  
  


• Security by Default
  
  
  
  • Embed security into product design and operations, driving secure-by-default practices.
  
  
  • Provide security education and training to engineering teams to reinforce secure coding practices.
  
  
  • Ensure product security architecture meets compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
  
  
  
  


• Partner in Enterprise Security Initiatives
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with the broader Security Team on incident response readiness and exercises for product-related security incidents.
  
  
  • Represent product security in GRC and Customer Trust initiatives, including SOC/ISO audits and customer conversations.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Application Security - Deep expertise securing SaaS platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).


• Product Security – Deep expertise in modern security practices for on-premises products and transitioning to SaaS.


• Azure DevOps and GitHub – Experience collaborating with engineering teams in Azure DevOps and GitHub.


• Vulnerability Scanning and Management – Experience building and leading vulnerability programs for infrastructure, applications, and products, including risk-based prioritization and executive reporting.


• SDLC and DevSecOps – Hands-on experience enforcing SDLC practices and implementing DevSecOps, including CI/CD pipelines and threat modeling.


• Leadership & Experience – 8+ years in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in application/product security leadership.


• Collaboration & Communication – Experience managing and mentoring geographically distributed teams.


• Compliance Knowledge – Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and related standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in a SaaS or cybersecurity product company.


• Background in software development, systems engineering, or cloud architecture.


• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CISA.


• Experience leading product security programs during periods of rapid growth, transformation, or M&A activity.

Our Values

• Next-Level Customer Focus - Customers first, always. We listen, protect, and go the extra mile because their success is our mission.


• Excellence - We set high standards and deliver exceptional results, seeking constant improvement and addressing shortcomings professionally.


• Transparent Ownership - We celebrate successes, own our mistakes, communicate openly, and do the right thing.


• Winning with Clear Thinking - We value clarity, find straightforward solutions, and make swift, effective decisions.


• Relentless Innovation - We continuously seek better ways to serve customers and stay ahead, embracing new approaches.


• Industry-Leading Expertise - We seek to be trusted experts our customers rely on.


• eXceptional Together - We believe in collaboration and diverse perspectives to achieve outcomes beyond individual contributions.

Join us in a culture where integrity, respect, and hard work are foundational. Be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact.

Why You’ll Love Working at Netwrix

• Competitive Health Benefits


• Continuous Learning and Development Opportunities


• Team-Oriented, Collaborative, and Innovative Work Environment


• Regular Company Town Halls to Keep You Informed


• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement

Netwrix Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers (EEO) and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please let us know if you require any accommodation.