OnDefend · 12 hours ago
Technical Manager (Application Security)
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expOnDefend is seeking a Technical Manager to provide high-level leadership and technical direction across advanced cybersecurity programs. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery of application security testing and enterprise-scale security initiatives while acting as a key liaison between technical teams and stakeholders.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Ave L.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for delivery of application security testing programs at scale
Serve as the primary point of accountability for AppSec delivery quality and execution
Translate enterprise strategy into actionable delivery plans, program roadmaps, and measurable success criteria
Manage delivery health, including timeline adherence, scope alignment, quality assurance, and risk mitigation
Lead and partner with program directors, TPMs, and leadership to drive prioritization, resource planning, and alignment to strategic objectives
Guide complex, source code-enabled application security assessments and ensure consistency across testing teams
Mentor and develop technical leads and testers, helping them interpret vulnerabilities, attack paths, and emerging threats
Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of evolving security methodologies, exploiting new attack vectors, and implementing innovative testing approaches
Represent program outcomes and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders with clarity and authority
Ensure all technical documentation, metrics, and artifacts meet delivery standards and support risk reduction goals
Communicate program status, security insights, and delivery risks to customer leadership and internal executives
Present complex vulnerabilities and recommendations in ways that are meaningful to enterprise-level stakeholders
Support board-level reporting and contribute to strategic security posture discussions
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, supporting informed decision-making across cybersecurity priorities
Collaborate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to align testing outcomes with organizational risk frameworks
Work closely with engineering, product teams, and other security units to reduce risk and improve application resilience
Lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams to deliver unified, predictable outcomes
Provide leadership for multiple AppSec delivery teams—typically overseeing 3–4 Team Leads and 9–12 testers
Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
Ensure effective resource management, capacity planning, and team performance
Support professional development and coach senior technical staff toward mastery and advancement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline
7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in technical leadership roles
Demonstrated expertise in application security testing, including source code-enabled methodologies
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IT governance, and risk management practices
Proven ability to lead and manage technical testing teams across network and application domains
Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience developing strategic roadmaps and explaining complex issues to nontechnical audiences
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a history of effective engagement with senior leadership and external stakeholders
Effective public speaking and communication abilities, including experience engaging with media or external partners
Preferred
Experience overseeing enterprise-level application security programs across multiple sites
Background in developing advanced security testing methodologies or contributing to security research
Demonstrated success in improving AppSec maturity and reducing organizational risk
Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional cybersecurity transformation initiatives
Company
OnDefend
OnDefend prevents corporate cyber attacks before they happen by strengthening our client’s IT security posture.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Billy S.
Co-Founder - COO, CISO
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