Capital One
Application security is one of our highest priorities at Capital One. As a Capital One customer, you benefit from an environment built to meet the requirements of one of the most security-sensitive organizations in not only the financial industry, but also the technology landscape. As a Capital One Security team member, you will help secure our applications for our customers while working on cutting edge security products for a variety of platforms and technologies, all operating at massive scale. We are looking for an experienced security leader to join our Capital One Application Security team.
As a security leader, you will own building and managing a team of security engineers and leaders, fostering a strong team culture. You and your team will be responsible for reviewing and testing Capital One applications before, during and after release, partnering closely with our development teams to produce innovative and secure solutions. We’re looking for a leader that’s highly passionate about cloud computing and building a high performing security team. Ideally you have a track record of delivering high quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. You should know how to prioritize, communicate clearly and compellingly, and understand how to drive a high level of focus and excellence with a strong team. Capital One in general, and Application Security in particular, operates at a very large scale and demands high standards, so a passion and discipline around security and delivery is critical. A high level of ownership and accountability is essential.
A Security Manager must foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. Leaders in this role are expected to participate fully in the planning of the Capital One Security Testing team’s work and constantly seek opportunities for process improvements. They should also have a deep understanding of at least one specialty for which they are a sought-out resource (both within Cyber Security and by groups throughout Capital One), while having an understanding of the application of Cyber Security in a broad range of technical areas.
A successful candidate will need a combination of technical and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks which may include project and software development work. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.
General Responsibilities:
Application security testing reviews
Mobile security testing reviews
Projects and research work as needed
Security training and outreach to internal development teams
Security guidance documentation
Security tool development
Security metrics delivery and improvements
Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 8 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 4 years of people leadership experience
At least 5 years of experience within an application and software security team
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors in Computer Science, Cyber Security or equivalent work experience
Strong Cyber security risk-based prioritization abilities
Knowledge of Cyber security technologies dynamic application security testing, penetration testing, risk analysis or software testing techniques
Cyber security professional certifications (OSCP, CISSP or CEH)
1+ year of experience architecting, securing, and operating Amazon Web Services
1+ year of experience managing remote team members
Strong written communication skills
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum Full time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $230,100 – $262,700 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
No agencies please. Capital One is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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