Application Security Manager

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.

In the last eleven years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it : innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Job Summary :

As the Manager of Application Security Operations, you will lead and expand the organization’s Application Security (AppSec) program within a large, highly regulated financial services environment. This is an opportunity to build and shape the program from the ground up while leading a team of AppSec specialists and influencing enterprise-wide security practices. You’ll drive strategy, partner with multiple development teams, integrate security into the SDLC, and work alongside Security Operations leadership to strengthen incident response. This role offers high visibility, significant leadership impact, and the chance to establish a mature, scalable AppSec program that protects mission-critical financial systems.

Responsibilities :

Application Security Program Leadership

Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Application Security program enterprise-wide.

Build, mentor, and lead a team of AppSec engineers and specialists.

Define program objectives, performance metrics, and KPIs to measure and report success.

Advocate for application security at all levels of the organization, from developers to executives.

Partnership with Development Teams

Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate security controls, best practices, and policies throughout the SDLC.

Promote a "security by design" culture by coaching and mentoring developers on secure coding practices.

Support threat modeling, secure code reviews, and security architecture discussions.

Security Tooling and Integration

Implement, configure, and maintain application security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, API security, container security).

Integrate security checks into CI / CD pipelines using GitHub and other platforms.

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools that enhance automation and scalability.

Monitoring, Incident Response, and Metrics

Partner with SOC analysts to investigate application-layer alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities.

Track and report key security metrics, including vulnerability remediation timelines, pipeline coverage, and compliance with policies.

Provide executive reporting and actionable insights on AppSec maturity and risk reduction progress.

Requirements

Proven ability to design, lead, and scale an enterprise application security program.

Strong understanding of secure software development, OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.

Experience partnering with development organizations to secure agile / DevOps pipelines.

Hands-on familiarity with security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, container security) and integrating with source code management (GitHub / GitLab, etc.).

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to lead through influence and establish a strong security culture across multiple technology teams.

Education and Experience :

5+ years of professional experience in information security with a focus on application security, 2+ years in a leadership role desired.

Previous experience as a developer or working closely with software development teams is strongly preferred.

Certifications such as CSSLP, GWAPT, GWEB, CSSLP, OSWE, or other relevant industry credentials are a plus.

Proven experience leading security initiatives at scale in enterprise environments, ideally within financial services or other highly regulated industries.

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Benefits and Perks :

Competitive compensation

Flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and paid sick time

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance (employee-paid)

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company-paid Group Life insurance

Company-paidEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscription

Employee-paid Pet Insurance and optional supplemental insurance coverage

Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs

Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) and commuter benefits options

Paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and fertility benefits

Career growth and learning opportunities

…and so much more!

Please note : This list is not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Offerings may vary based on subsidiary entity or geographic location.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.