Vice President, Application Security
Core
Lead a world-class Application Security function, conducting advanced offensive security assessments and penetration testing for web applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and AI-integrated systems.
Role type
VP of Application Security (Offensive Security)
Builds
Secure design patterns, security tooling, and risk mitigation strategies for Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cloud Security, AI Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Advanced penetration testing, cloud security assessment (AWS/Azure), container security (Kubernetes), offensive security roadmap planning, threat modeling, executive communication, tool selection and customization, mentoring senior security staff
Preferred skills
OSCP certification, AI/LLM security expertise
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS), LLMs
Responsibilities
Lead white-box penetration testing of web applications and APIs; Perform security assessments on Cloud Infrastructure; Deep-dive into Kubernetes clusters to exploit misconfigurations; Define offensive security roadmap; Advise Architecture, Engineering, and DevOps teams on secure design; Design attack paths targeting LLMs and AI systems; Lead threat modelling exercises; Analyze and prioritize security findings; Drive deployment of security tools; Mentor senior penetration testers
Seniority
Executive (VP), hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
