Application Security Architect

InvestCloud, Inc.

. Build and lead a world-class application security program with Wiz as the core platform .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in application security, including building security programs, automating security in software development life cycles, and leading threat modeling efforts. Proficient in using Wiz and modern build pipelines while mentoring teams and integrating security tools effectively.

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Application Security Program DevelopmentWiz Platform ExpertiseThreat Modeling SkillsAutomation of Security in Build PipelinesAI Coding Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Production Code WritingSecurity AutomationOWASP Top 10 KnowledgeCloud-Native Application SecurityContainer SecurityAPI SecurityPolicy as Code DevelopmentVulnerability IdentificationSecure Design ReviewWeakness Mitigation

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCredibility in Leadership

Tools & Technologies

WizGitHubGitLabAzure DevOpsClaude CodeCursorGitHub Copilot

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulated SaaSOpen-Source Security Contributions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead a world-class application security program with Wiz as the core platform
Automate security across the software development life cycle, including code scanning, open-source dependency checks, secrets detection, container and infrastructure-as-code scanning, and release gates
Design the security model for AI-assisted development, including guardrails for AI coding agents, review of AI-generated code, and protection of secrets and data
Lead threat modeling and secure design reviews for new products and features
Identify and design out weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations before production
Recommend and integrate tools that close gaps not covered by Wiz
Make findings accurate, prioritized, and available inside developers’ existing tools
Lead and mentor the AppSec team
Partner with Cloud and AI Security Architects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eight or more years of experience across software development and application security
Hands-on experience writing production code
Hands-on expertise with Wiz, including code, pipeline, and cloud-to-code capabilities
Deep knowledge of modern build pipelines such as GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
Experience automating security in build pipelines
Daily, hands-on use of AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot
Clear point of view on securing AI coding tools
Strong threat modeling skills
Command of the OWASP Top 10, including the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications
Experience securing cloud-native applications, containers, and APIs
Ability to lead through credibility rather than authority
Bonus: Contributions to open-source security tools, conference talks, or published research
Bonus: Experience in financial services or another regulated SaaS business
Bonus: Experience building security controls as policy as code

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Rx, dental, vision, disability, and life/AD&D insurance plans
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Health advocacy
Voluntary ancillary plans: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, identity theft, auto/home, and pet insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off