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Job Title Director of Application Security Company Hewlett Packard Enterprise Location Spring, TX / Houston, TX Employment Type Full-time Seniority Level Director Job Description Join to apply for the Director of Application Security role at Hewlett Packard Enterprise . This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the enterprise application security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing Application Security team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Act as a trusted security advisor to engineering and product executives, driving security-by-design principles across the organization. Develop and mature programs for secure software development, including Secure SDLC, DevSecOps integration, code security reviews, static/dynamic analysis, SCA, open-source risk management, secure coding standards, and developer training. Establish policies, standards, and patterns that enable development teams to deliver secure products at scale. Partner with engineering, DevOps, and cloud teams to embed security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and workflows. Lead developer outreach efforts, including building security champions programs and creating practical guidance for developers. Engage with product management to incorporate security requirements and risk assessments into roadmaps. Drive the integration of an application security risk register, providing visibility to senior leadership and the board. Measure and report on the maturity and effectiveness of the AppSec program using KPIs and KRIs. Stay current on the evolving threat landscape, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to proactively manage application risk. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years leading an application security function. Demonstrated experience working at an enterprise-level organization with large-scale systems, processes, or operations. Proven success in building and scaling application security programs in large, complex technology environments. Deep understanding of Secure software development practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD tooling. Strong executive presence and communication skills, able to influence across engineering and business leadership. Experience with risk management frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.) and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience). CISSP, CSSLP, or other relevant security certifications preferred. Additional Skills Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Bias, Business, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis Management, Data Controls, Design Thinking, Development Methodologies, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Implementation Methodologies, Infrastructure Design, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity. What We Can Offer You Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. Let's Stay Connected Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. Salary Range USD Annual Salary: $164,500.00 - $398,500.00 EEO Statement HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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