Senior Manager - Application Security Research
Core
Lead application security research, vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, and threat analysis across applications, APIs, and AI/ML systems while managing security platforms and incident response.
Role type
Senior Manager, Application Security Research & Operations
Builds
Application security posture, vulnerability management programs, incident response capabilities, and AI-enabled security operations workflows.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cloud Security, AI/ML Security
Required skills
Application security research, vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, threat analysis, incident response, forensic analysis, malware analysis, threat hunting, security architecture, cloud security management, regulatory compliance, technical writing, security testing (SCA/SAST/DAST/MAST), API security, network security, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, AI security governance.
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in CS/Cybersecurity, security certifications (GCPN, GWEB, GMOB, GOAA, GPEN, GWAT, GXPN, GREM, CEH, C|ASE .NET, C|ASE Java, OSCP, OSWA, OSWE, CSSLP), AI-enabled cybersecurity operations expertise.
Technologies
Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Metasploit, SQLmap, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, AI security platforms.
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to application security research and vulnerability discovery; monitor and manage application security systems and platforms; oversee vulnerability management and remediation prioritization; plan and support event response, investigations, and threat hunting; collaborate with SOC, CIRT, and engineering teams; develop security reports, dashboards, and training programs; lead adoption of AI-enabled security operations and validate AI-generated outputs; provide technical leadership, mentoring, and resource/budget oversight.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
