Application Security Lead

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team:

The SGA Application Security team operates as a strategic security partner combining Application Security DevSecOps Exposure Management and AI Security capabilities to proactively reduce risk while enabling innovation. Our collaborative fast-paced culture emphasizes automation-first approaches developer partnership and continuous learning in emerging technologies. Team members gain exposure to enterprise-wide security transformation initiatives AI-powered security tools and opportunities to solve complex challenges that impact global engineering teams.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Lead complex application security assessments across multiple testing methodologies including SAST SCA DAST API security secrets detection and threat modeling to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
• Drive integration of security controls into developer workflows across GitHub Azure DevOps Jenkins and cloud-native platforms implementing risk-based quality gates that enhance secure coding practices
• Perform comprehensive threat modeling and security design reviews for new applications APIs and cloud services providing strategic guidance on secure architecture decisions
• Design and implement AI-enabled Application Security capabilities including custom tools agents and automations that improve security testing triage and remediation while meeting enterprise governance standards
• Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering product cloud and risk stakeholders to resolve systemic application risks and establish scalable security controls across the SDLC
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to security analysts and engineering partners while contributing to enterprise standards procedures and audit-ready documentation

What Were Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience
• 6 years of experience in Application Security DevSecOps secure software engineering or penetration testing with hands-on technical expertise
• Strong knowledge of application security testing methodologies including SAST SCA DAST threat modeling secure design principles and CI/CD security practices
• Experience integrating security controls into development platforms such as GitHub Azure DevOps Jenkins and cloud-native delivery environments
• Practical experience using generative AI and AI-assisted development tools to build custom security tools scripts integrations or automations
• Ability to lead technical engagements communicate complex security risks to senior stakeholders and drive remediation across distributed engineering teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities with collaborative team approach
• Adaptability to work in fast-paced evolving technology environments

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) AI agents agentic architectures tool calling retrieval-augmented generation and secure integration of AI with enterprise platforms
• Experience with cloud application security across multi-cloud environments such as AWS Azure and GCP with understanding of cloud-native security controls
• Strong automation capabilities and experience improving security operations at enterprise scale using scripting languages such as Python PowerShell or similar
• Experience with software supply chain security initiatives including dependency governance artifact management provenance validation and trusted package consumption practices

Compensation/Benefits Information:

(This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120000 to $150000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and certifications.

Whats In It For You

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity Discovery Partnership

Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status military veteran status unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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