Application Security Senior Manager

Axos Business Center, Corp

About This Job

Axos Bank is seeking a strategic and technically proficient Senior Manager of Application Security to lead the secure development lifecycle across our digital banking platforms. This role will be responsible for building and managing a team of application security professionals, driving secure coding practices, and partnering with engineering and product teams to embed security into every phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Application Security program, including strategy, roadmap, and execution.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Define and enforce secure coding standards, threat modeling, and code review processes.
• Manage application security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP) and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Oversee third-party and open-source software risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver secure development training and awareness programs.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to assess risk in new features and architectures.
• Lead incident response efforts related to application-level vulnerabilities.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Provide executive-level reporting on application security posture and risk.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in application security, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, containers, APIs).
• Experience with security tools such as Veracode, Checkmarx, Burp Suite, Fortify, etc.
• Familiarity with low-code platforms such as OutSystems is preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive security initiatives.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP) preferred.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a forward-thinking digital bank with a strong commitment to security.
• Lead impactful initiatives that protect millions of customers.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative team.

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We're a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

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Pre-Employment Background Check, Medical, and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment medical and drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.