Head Of Application Security

Apex Group

Multiple Locations
Hybrid
Application security architecture and threat modeling
Devsecops and ci/cd pipeline security
Cloud-native and multi-cloud security
Apex is seeking a Head of Application Security to lead and mature its global Application Security capability, driving strategy and execution across key security domains

Job Summary

  • Apex is seeking a Head of Application Security to lead and mature its global Application Security capability, driving strategy and execution across key security domains.
  • This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape a critical global security function while collaborating with senior security, architecture, and technology leaders.
  • The role emphasizes team development, ownership, and career growth within a large, global organization operating in enterprise-scale, cloud-native, and modern engineering environments.

Matching Summary

Apex is seeking a Head of Application Security to lead and mature its global Application Security capability, driving strategy and execution across key security domains.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Application Security architecture and threat modeling
  • DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security
  • Cloud-native and multi-cloud security
  • Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Security leadership and team development
  • AI Security and governance controls
  • Secure coding standards and automated testing

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in financial services or regulated environments
  • Exposure to architecture frameworks SABSA and TOGAF
  • Collaboration with senior technology leaders
  • Ability to communicate technical risks to executives
  • Focus on team ownership and career growth

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years cybersecurity or software engineering experience
  • 8+ years senior management in security engineering or architecture
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, AWS/Azure Security
  • Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP, SOC1, SOC2 frameworks
  • Experience securing cloud environments Azure, AWS, OCI
  • Knowledge of AI security and data protection
  • Experience in financial services or regulated industries

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