Engineering Director, Application Security

🕒 February 5

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Trail of Bits

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2012

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

Cybersecurity • SaaS • Blockchain

Trail of Bits is a company that specializes in software security and assurance. Established in 2012, it has assisted some of the most targeted organizations worldwide in securing their systems. Trail of Bits combines advanced security research with a practical attacker mindset to reduce risk and strengthen software code. The company offers services in software assurance, security engineering, and research and development, focusing on areas such as blockchain, cryptography, and mobile device security. They also provide expert training courses to enhance understanding of various security aspects like penetration testing and threat modeling.

📋 Description

• Craft and execute a forward-thinking vision for your specialty area, aligning with the company's objectives while demonstrating thought leadership in the cybersecurity community. • Drive business expansion by identifying new market opportunities, developing innovative service offerings, and expanding existing services to enhance client engagement and departmental growth. • Lead and mentor a diverse team of security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous growth, improvement, and innovation in technical and consulting skills. • Oversee the delivery of high-quality work products, closely collaborating with client teams to understand and meet client needs. • Contribute to a culture where every team member takes ownership of integrating AI into their workflows. • Collaboratively manage the practice’s budget, focusing on cost optimization and revenue growth while driving profitability and operational efficiency improvements. • Lead performance and career development within your team, influencing hiring decisions and contributing to client and internal projects. • Build and maintain strategic partnerships within and outside the organization, ensuring effective communication and alignment of goals. • Actively engage in innovative problem-solving and lead critical projects and decision-making processes that drive the department’s success.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in professional services delivery, including technical leadership roles and leading technical teams through client engagements. • Consulting background with significant contributions to client projects, encompassing strategic planning, leading teams, project management within tight deadlines, and expertise in proposal development, project scoping, and driving sales to delivery. • Proficiency in providing specialized technical security services, including Secure Code Reviews, Dynamic Application Testing, Fuzzing, Threat Modeling and Design Reviews, Cloud Native Assessments, iOS/Android security, Containers and Orchestration security. • Proficiency in using AI tools and at least 4 modern programming languages or frameworks, including, but not limited to, Rust, Go, Python, C/C++, Python, and JavaScript. • In-depth understanding of application security, with the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively. • Knowledgeable in static and dynamic analysis testing methods and the tools for efficient and secure software. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, understanding their needs, and delivering measurable results. • Expertise and an engineering mindset in application security, with a continuous commitment to keeping abreast of industry trends and challenges. • Active contribution to the field through research, speaking engagements, development of security tools, or other thought leadership activities.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary complemented by performance-based bonuses. • Fully company-paid insurance packages, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life. • A solid 401(k) plan with a 5% match of your base salary. • 20 days of paid vacation with flexibility for more, adhering to jurisdictional regulations. • 4 months of parental leave to cherish the arrival of new family members. • $10,000 in relocation assistance to support your transition if moving to NYC. • $1,000 Working-from-Home stipend to create a comfortable and productive home office. • Annual $750 Learning & Development stipend for continuous personal and professional growth. • Company-sponsored all-team celebrations, including travel and accommodation, to foster community and recognize achievements. • Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000 annually.