Application Security Lead

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September 16

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Accurate Background

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Compliance • HR Tech • SaaS

Accurate Background is a leading provider of employment background screening services, offering a wide range of solutions that include employee screening, criminal background checks, credit checks, driving history, drug and health screening, global searches, and identity management. The company aims to streamline the background check process for organizations, both large and small, enhancing efficiency and compliance. With over 25 years of experience, Accurate Background provides enterprise-level screening solutions tailored to various industries such as healthcare, retail, finance, and gig marketplaces. The company utilizes advanced technology and an API for seamless integration, ensuring compliance with local data and privacy regulations around the globe. Accurate Background is privately owned and operates with a global presence, serving more than 16,000 customers worldwide and conducting over 60 million searches annually.

1001 - 5000 employees

📋 Compliance

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

💰 Private Equity Round on 2020-02

📋 Description

• Manage and provide leadership to a team of security engineers, including hiring, training and performance management • Collaborate with Development and DevOps engineers to evaluate and operationalize security tools integrated in development environments • Collaborate with product managers, scrum masters, and application development to identify and inject security requirements into Acceptance Criteria of epics/stories • Provide subject matter expertise on secure coding practices relating to the SDLC and assist in building and rolling out guidelines and standards • Conduct code scanning including SAST, SCA, SCS, IaC scanning, DAST and perform manual source code reviews for high-risk components • Research and monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities, assess impact to applications and the business • Drive risk management and security compliance within the AppSec environment • Participate in a review board to address false positives and provide application security governance • Create documentation for application security metrics, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and training • Report to the Director of Global Security and support application security oversight across the organization

🎯 Requirements

• Educational qualifications in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field preferred • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in application development and security • Proven experience developing cloud-hosted applications using C#, Java, Python, .Net • Experience with databases such as MongoDB, SQL Server, Oracle • Strong understanding of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Detailed knowledge and hands-on experience with security tools: SAST, SCA, SCS, DAST, IaC scanning • Experience performing manual source code reviews for high-risk components • Strong working knowledge of authentication and authorization patterns, including MFA mechanisms and configuration • Data analysis, metrics development and reporting skills • Experience working in a highly outsourced environment (infrastructure and security operations outsourcing) • Preferred certifications: CISSP, ISO 27001, CASE or relevant certifications • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results • Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical staff

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical (health) insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus, commission, or other variable pay • Full range of company benefits (recruiter to share details) • Remote work (Remote, United States) • Room for growth in a fast-paced environment • Inclusive, diverse workplace and belonging-focused culture