Sr. Manager, Application Security

Your role in our missionProsper is seeking an experienced Application Security Senior Manager to lead our Application Security program. Reporting to the Head of Information Security, this role drives the strategy, implementation, and optimization of application security controls across the organization. This position requires deep technical proficiency and the leadership skills to influence technology and product teams across the organization. We are looking for smart, self-driven candidates who want to be part of an innovative FinTech company with a mission to improve the financial well-being of its customers.How you’ll make an impactProgram Leadership: Define and execute a multi-year Application Security roadmap aligned with business goals and industry best practicesSecurity Engineering & Automation: Integrate threat modeling, security tools & testing (SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST, RASP, etc.), and secure by design processes into the SDLC (CI/CD pipeline)Architecture Reviews: Perform security architecture reviews for major product changesVulnerability Management: Oversee the end-to-end AppSec vulnerability lifecycle (identification, prioritization, and remediation based on business risk, exploitability, and threat intelligence)Incident Response: Direct and manage incident response for application security alerts/incidentsOffensive Security & Testing: Lead the strategy for third party penetration testsReporting & Metrics: Deliver executive-level dashboards and reports on application security posture and risk trends Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of AppSec engineers, fostering a vision for excellenceContinuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement activities, and deepen leadership awareness of product and application security risksStrategic Partnership & Collaboration: Collaborate with Engineering and Product leads to embed security into the SDLC and scale the Security Champions programSkills that will help you thrive10+ years of progressive application security experience (prior software development experience preferred)Prior people leadership experience (3+ years) with the ability to lead, manage, and develop a technical Application Security Engineering teamGreat interpersonal skills, ability to foster constructive dialogueDeep technical knowledge with a track record of successful execution in application security (secure SDLC, penetration testing, and security tooling (SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP, SCA)Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native security (GCP), and container securityBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or its equivalent in work experienceStrong working knowledge of at least two programming or scripting languagesResources to help you prosperA connected experience: We prioritize high-touch collaboration and flexibility. Whether you are working from our San Francisco or Phoenix offices or joining us as a fully remote team member, we provide the digital-first tools and intentional culture to keep you synced and supportedInvested in your future: A competitive salary and a 401(k) with a 5% company match to help you build long-term financial securityHolistic well-being: We provide the resources you need to thrive, from flexible time off and paid parental leave to an annual wellness allowance and comprehensive health coverageProfessional & personal growth: Take advantage of a suite of premium perks, including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance, and a bevy of additional savings through BeneplaceAbout Our Technology TeamWe are growing our Technology team to support our various financial products. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning the Fintech domain and delivering cutting-edge, high-quality solutions to solve business problems. We utilize a progressive, test-driven, Agile development methodology that places a high premium on communication, teamwork, sound design and clean implementation. About UsFounded in 2005, Prosper introduced U.S. consumers to an innovative new approach to personal finance called peer-to-peer lending. Twenty years later, Prosper has helped over 2 million customers achieve financial well-being through a comprehensive suite of products. Prosper’s flagship personal loan marketplace continues to offer a unique value for borrowers and investors alike. Home equity loans and lines of credit through Prosper provide homeowners a range of options and choices for tapping into the equity they’ve worked hard to build. The Prosper® Card supports people seeking access to credit and flexibility in managing their finances. Regardless of the product, Prosper is dedicated to meeting people where they are in their financial journey, in order to advance their financial well-being.We’re on a mission to hire the very best, and we are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere. It is important to us t