Director - Application Security Engineering

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Caesars Entertainment

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Gambling • Hospitality

Caesars Entertainment is a premier casino and hospitality company best known for its expansive loyalty program, Caesars Rewards, which offers members exclusive deals and experiences. With iconic properties such as Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, and The LINQ Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, the company provides luxury accommodations, fine dining with celebrity chefs, world-class entertainment, and a variety of attractions. In addition to traditional hotel and casino services, Caesars Entertainment features an online casino, a comprehensive sportsbook, and retail shopping experiences. The company's broad offerings include unique entertainment events and attractions, from zipline adventures to gourmet dining and legendary shows.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1937

🎲 Gambling

📋 Description

• Caesars is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Application Security Engineering to lead our efforts in building and maintaining a robust and scalable application security program. • This role will be pivotal in driving a "shift left" security culture, focusing on integrating security seamlessly into our software development lifecycle (SDLC). • The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automated code scanning and remediation, SAST, DAST, SCA, CI/CD pipeline integration, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing security engineering teams. • As the Director of Application Security Engineering, you will be responsible for defining and executing our application security strategy, ensuring the security of our applications from development to production. • You will collaborate closely with development, DevOps, infrastructure, and other cybersecurity teams to embed security best practices and automate security processes, minimizing vulnerabilities and reducing risk. • This is a hands-on technical leadership role.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or a related technology risk role, with a focus on engineering and application security • 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring security and/or engineering teams • Deep understanding of application security principles, OWASP Top 10, and common vulnerabilities. • Proven experience in software development, with a strong understanding of secure coding practices and software architecture. • In-depth knowledge of application security principles, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and secure code review. • Hands-on experience with security tools such as static and dynamic analysis tools, penetration testing frameworks, and security monitoring solutions. • Strong experience integrating security testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). • Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, CISSP, GCIH, or GCED are preferred. • Proven ability to mentor, lead, and develop application security engineers. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present technical concepts clearly. • Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with diverse teams across the organization. • Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving cybersecurity environment.