Director, Application Security Architecture & Threat Modeling

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Security Architecture and Security-by-Design strategy and roadmap.
• Establish secure reference architectures, design standards, and security patterns for cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead threat modeling activities across critical applications, platforms, and AI-enabled systems to identify architectural risks and attack paths.
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to embed security into development workflows, DevSecOps, and AI SDLC best practices.
• Conduct architecture reviews across AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud environments, including containerized and serverless architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Legal, Compliance, and Product to communicate architectural risk and security recommendations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Information Security experience.
• 3+ years of Application Security Architecture and Threat Modeling experience.
• 3–5 years of Software Development or Software Engineering experience.
• Expertise in threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE, CAPEC, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud security architectures.
• Experience with DevSecOps, secure SDLC practices, and securing web, API, mobile, and AI-enabled applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, ISSAP, CISM, CRISC, or OSCP.
• Cloud security certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Dedicated volunteer days and "Ignite Days" for continuous learning.
• Retirement plans and tuition assistance for professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote and hybrid options.

About the Company

Varicent is a market leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), providing cutting-edge SaaS solutions that empower revenue leaders to design smarter go-to-market strategies and maximize performance. Our solutions are trusted by global industry leaders to drive revenue success and innovation.