Lead Application Security Engineer

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Base: $190,000 - $250,000; bonus: eligible for dis...
Hybrid
10+ years hands-on application security experience
Strong background in software development ide/cli
Expertise in sast, sca, dast, and secret scanning
This role involves defining and driving the firm's global application security strategy within a diverse, expanding investment portfolio

Job Summary

  • This role involves defining and driving the firm's global application security strategy within a diverse, expanding investment portfolio.
  • The successful candidate will oversee the operationalization of security tools including SAST, SCA, and secret scanning to streamline remediation workflows.
  • Apollo offers a competitive base salary range of $190,000 to $250,000 plus eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on performance.

Matching Summary

This role involves defining and driving the firm's global application security strategy within a diverse, expanding investment portfolio.

Salary

Base: $190,000 - $250,000; Bonus: Eligible for discretionary annual bonus; Benefits: Meaningful coverage for employee and family

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years hands-on Application Security experience
  • Strong background in software development IDE/CLI
  • Expertise in SAST, SCA, DAST, and secret scanning
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline management
  • Knowledge of OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001 frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Snyk and GitHub platforms
  • Familiarity with Burp Suite for penetration testing
  • Background in regulated financial services industries
  • Proven ability to build security champion programs
  • Strong critical thinking in fast-paced environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or CASE preferred
  • Demonstrated success partnering with software development teams

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