Senior Manager, Cyber Security Product Manager, AppSec

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Manager, Cyber Security Product Manager, AppSec to lead the multi-year roadmap for Application Security and align with enterprise risk. You will partner with Security Engineering Enablement and Architecture to translate security needs into scalable developer workflows and orchestrate strategic evaluations of AppSec tools.

You will define the product strategy for AI-augmented security within the SDLC, drive governance for vulnerability disposition, and advocate for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 7 years in cybersecurity or IT.
• At least 6 years evaluating or supporting development of cybersecurity capabilities.
• At least 3 years in application security.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-year product roadmap for Application Security aligned with risk appetite and threats.
• Partner with Security Engineering Enablement and Architecture to translate security requirements into developer workflows.
• Lead evaluation of AppSec tools (SAST/DAST/SCA) for ROI and best-in-class tooling.
• Define product strategy for AI-application security and secure AI integration into SDLC.
• Evangelize AppSec through Office Hours and forums for executive-level decision making.
• Establish governance for vulnerability disposition with clear SLAs and audit trails.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity

Threat intelligence

AppSec

Stakeholder management

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

OWASP

Penetration testing

Job description

Senior Manager, Cyber Security Product Manager, AppSec Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and risk-conscious delivery environment? At Capital One, you’ll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Cyber Security Professionals who are passionate about evaluating cyber capabilities, threat intelligence, and risk management to join our team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving cybersecurity governance, capability maturation, and risk transformation across Capital One.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategy & Roadmap: Own the multi-year product roadmap for Application Security ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetites and the evolving threat landscape.
• Engineering Partnership: Act as the primary liaison to Security Engineering Enablement and Architecture to translate security requirements into scalable, fix-first developer workflows.
• Vendor & Capability Evaluation: Lead the strategic evaluation of Appsec security tools (e.g., SAST/DAST/SCA), ensuring we maximize ROI and maintain a best-in-class toolset.
• AI Transformation: Define the product strategy for AI-application security, including the secure integration of AI agents into the SDLC, prompt engineering guardrails, and automated remediation pipelines.
• Stakeholder Management: Evangelize the AppSec mission through Office Hours and community forums; simplifying complex technical risks for executive leadership to drive informed decision-making.
• Operational Governance: Establish the governance model for vulnerability disposition (SAST/DAST/OffSec, ensuring clear SLAs, audit trails, and exception workflows that don’t hinder velocity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology
• At least 6 years of experience evaluating, contributing to, or supporting development of cybersecurity capabilities
• At least 3 years of application security experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience working on teams and presenting to stakeholders cybersecurity information such as metrics, threat intelligence, controls and/or requirements
• 3+ years of experience developing or interpreting cybersecurity metrics or dashboards
• 3+ years of people management experience
• 2+ years of experience developing or overseeing cybersecurity or technology risk programs
• Demonstrated familiarity with industry governance or financial governance processes
• Ability to perform security incident analysis and assist with resolution, translating technical findings into clear, actionable reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 4+ years in Application or Product Security or Software Engineering with an emphasis on AppSec and vulnerability management strategy.
• 4+ years of experience managing AppSec products in a large-scale enterprise.
• 2+ years of experience defining standards for AI-augmented development and ethical AI usage.
• Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, OSCP)
• 2+ years of experience working in cloud-native environments (APIs, Web, Mobile, Containers, IaC, and CI/CD).
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and software supply chain security.
• Experience with automated DAST and manual Penetration Testing to develop adversarial-based threat prevention roadmaps

Salary by Location

• McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Manager, Cyber Security
• New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Manager, Cyber Security
• Plano, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Manager, Cyber Security
• Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Manager, Cyber Security
• Riverwoods, IL: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Manager, Cyber Security
• San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Manager, Cyber Security

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.

Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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