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Application Security Manager (People Leader)

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Application Security Manager (People Leader)

Lone Tree, CO

Pay range: USD $168,600.00 - $208,000.00 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

As the Application Security Manager (People Leader) in Schwab Cybersecurity Services you will be responsible for developing and overseeing an organization's application security program, ensuring security measures are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), by leading security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and working with development teams to mitigate risks and implement security best practices across all applications within the company; essentially acting as the primary guardian of application security within the organization.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategy and Policy Development:
    • Establish and maintain application security policies, standards, and guidelines aligned with industry best practices.
    • Develop a comprehensive application security strategy to identify and prioritize security risks.
    • Create and implement application security awareness training programs for developers and other stakeholders.
  • Security Assessment and Vulnerability Management:
    • Conduct regular security assessments of applications, including SAST scanning, code reviews, and threat modeling.
    • Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities discovered during security assessments.
    • Work with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and track remediation progress.
  • SDLC Integration:
    • Collaborate with development teams to integrate security practices into the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).
    • Champion secure coding practices and promote the use of security tools within the development process.
  • Team Leadership and Mentorship:
    • Manage and mentor a team of application security engineers.
    • Develop and maintain the technical expertise of the application security team.

What you have

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding of application security principles, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
  • Expertise in secure coding practices and common web application security threats
  • Experience with security assessment tools and methodologies (e.g., penetration testing, static code analysis)
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with development teams
  • Leadership and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, OSCP, OWASP)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science preferred

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

Client-provided location(s): Lone Tree, CO, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-111242
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program