Software Security Assurance Project Manager

Gilder Search Group; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Security Assurance Project Manager to safeguard digital infrastructures by implementing secure software practices. This role requires extensive experience in application security, with responsibilities ranging from risk assessments to guiding development teams towards secure coding. Candidates must be proficient in modern application security practices and have strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in Application Security or Secure Software Development.
• Proficient in OWASP Top 10 and secure development practices.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews and assessments for applications.
• Manage secure software development processes.
• Track security metrics and report on findings.

Skills

Application Security

Secure Software Development

Security Consulting

Risk Assessment

Architecture Review

Code Review

Communication

Tools

Code Analysis Tools

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Security Testing Tools

Job description

Title: Software Security Assurance Project Manager

Labor Category: Project Manager 3

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 24 Months

Location: 100% Remote

Scheduled Work Hours: Normal business hours Monday-Friday Average 35 hours per week.

Rate: $80 - $90/Hour

Job Description/Justification:

We are looking for software security assurance project managers. These resources will be essential to protect sensitive data, ensure essential service continuity, and maintain public trust by proactively mitigating cyber threats and vulnerabilities in the City’s digital infrastructure.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

We seeks a Software Security Assurance Project Manager to support the adoption of secure-by-design practices into NYC agencies’ software development lifecycle through our Software Security Assurance Program (SSAP).

TASKS:

• Perform application security services including risk assessments, architecture reviews, and code review for internal and third-party applications.
• Coordinate with developers, project teams, and third-party vendors to assess and guide secure software development and integration
• Provide consultative guidance during design, development, and deployment phase of new solutions
• Review threat models, validate security controls, and ensure alignment with security policies
• Review and interpret security testing reports and vulnerability findings, and assist with risk remediation strategies
• Contribute improvements in existing AppSec process, workflows, and documentation
• Participate in defining and expanding secure software development lifecycle practices across the organization
• Support the development and refinement of policy and governance documents related to software security
• Track and report on security metrics, status of findings, and overall risk trends · Support management of tools, resources, and schedules for security testing

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered.

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in application security, secure software development, or security consulting
• Experience conducting security reviews (code, design threat modeling, architecture) for modern applications (web, mobile, cloud-native)
• Strong knowledge of secure development practices, OWASP Top 10, and relevant standards
• Ability to communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with tools used in code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and security testing
• Experience working cross-functionally with developers, engineers, and product team

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working within or alongside DevOps/CI-CD environments
• Familiarity with container security, API security, and cloud-native application architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience supporting security governance or policy development
• Experience with risk exception processes or helping define security risk tolerances
• Experience in large, complex organizations or government/public sector environments
• Experience with third-party risk assessments, vendor management, or SaaS reviews