Application Security Leader

4 days ago


Gurgaon, Haryana, India Ciena Corporation Full time

Ciena Corporation is committed to its people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers individual passions, growth, wellbeing, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with humanity, driving business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

About the Role:

As the Application Security Manager, you will lead a team of application security engineers and ensure the overall security of our applications (both internal and customer-facing). This role requires a strong leadership mindset, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of application security principles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect our applications from potential threats.

  • Develop Application Security Services: You will be responsible for building and implementing key application security services to ensure that security is integrated and prioritized at every phase of the application development cycle. This includes establishing security requirements, monitoring compliance, and updating security policies.
  • Security Assessment and Risk Management: Conduct security assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks in our applications. Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks and ensure that our applications meet the highest security standards.
  • Secure Development Lifecycle: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the application development lifecycle. Provide guidance and support to ensure secure coding practices, secure infrastructure design, and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Develop Application Security SMEs: Lead and manage a team of application security engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure their professional growth and success.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Develop and implement application security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect Ciena's applications and sensitive data.
  • Cross Functional Engagements: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and product management, to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle.
  • Industry and Competitive Analysis: Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices, and proactively recommend improvements to enhance the overall security posture of our applications.
  • Security Training and Awareness: Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide security guidance, support, and training to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Application Security Consulting: Act as a subject matter expert on application security matters, providing technical expertise and guidance to the broader organization.
  • Application Security Communication: Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

What We Expect:

  • Initiative: You're a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
  • Customer First Mentality: What's important to the customer is also important to you.
  • Agility: With an ability to flex between the strategic and tactical, you manage competing and ever-changing priorities and maintain a balanced and methodical approach to problem-solving.
  • Communication Expertise: You possess the ability to tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
  • Flexibility: You thrive in a team environment, are comfortable working independently, and know how to get things done in a virtual environment.
  • Relationship Builder: With a proven ability to influence at all levels, you're able to quickly develop trusted connections and get work done through others.
  • Commitment to Innovation: You keep abreast of competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem-solve.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • A relevant Master's Degree or industry-recognized certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH), or GIAC Security Operations Manager Certification (GSOM), demonstrate a high level of expertise in information security and incident management and are highly desirable, but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Proactive and action-oriented.
  • Technical expertise.
  • Proficiency and familiarity with various IT and computer systems is crucial. This includes knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, and data encryption.

Ciena Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.



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