Director of Software Security

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence InfoSec is seeking a Director of Software Security to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of secure software development practices across the enterprise. This role will drive DevSecOps transformation, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (including CMMC), and embed security throughout the software lifecycle (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities

DevSecOps Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute enterprise DevSecOps strategy across all development teams
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines (build, test, release)
• Establish "shift-left" security practices across the SDLC
• Drive adoption of secure coding, SAST, DAST, and SCA tools

• Define reference architectures for secure microservices, APIs, and cloud-native apps
• Establish security patterns for containers, Kubernetes, and serverless
• Lead threat modeling initiatives
• Ensure secure API design and zero trust principles

• Lead compliance initiatives for:
  
  
  • Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0)
  • NIST SP 800-171r2 /800-53
  • ISO 27001
• Ensure software systems meet federal, defense, and privacy regulations
• Coordinate audits, assessments, and continuous monitoring programs
• Implement controls for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

• Secure DevOps pipelines across cloud platforms:
  
  
  • Amazon AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • IBMC cloud
  • Cadence software service and products
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security scanning
• Define secrets management, identity, and access controls

• Build and scale AppSec program across all product lines
• Define vulnerability management lifecycle (discovery → remediation → validation)
• Establish bug bounty / responsible disclosure programs
• Integrate security into Agile and CI/CD workflows

• Secure software supply chain (SBOM, dependency scanning)
• Implement artifact signing, provenance, and integrity validation

• Define policies, standards, and secure development guidelines
• Establish KPIs: vulnerability remediation SLA, code coverage, pipeline security
• Align software security with enterprise risk management
• Report posture to executive leadership and board

• Lead teams of AppSec engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and architects
• Partner with Engineering, Product, Legal, and Compliance teams
• Build security champions program within development teams
• Influence engineering culture toward security ownership

• 12-15+ years in cybersecurity, with strong focus on application security and DevSecOps
• 5+ years in leadership (manager/director level)
• Deep expertise in:
  
  
  • Secure SDLC and DevSecOps pipelines
  • Cloud-native architectures and container security
  • Regulatory frameworks (CMMC, NIST, ISO)
• Experience in regulated industries (defense, government, healthcare, fintech)

• Hands-on experience with tools such as:
  
  
  • SAST: Checkmarx, Veracode
  • DAST: Burp Suite
  • SCA: Snyk, Black Duck
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and service mesh security
• Certifications:
  
  
  • CISSP, CSSLP
  • CISM or CCSP
• Experience with Zero Trust and identity-first security

• DevSecOps Transformation
• Secure Software Architecture
• Regulatory Compliance (CMMC, NIST, ISO)
• Application Security & Threat Modeling
• Software Supply Chain Security (SBOM, SLSA)
• Cloud & Container Security
• Executive Communication & Strategy