Overview
Oversees the security aspects of an organization's products throughout their entire lifecycle, embedding security into development, managing vulnerabilities, and defining security requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the security of an organization's products throughout their lifecycle
- embed security into product development (working with AppSec/DevSecOps)
- manage product vulnerability response
- define product security requirements
- work with product management and engineering teams
Required Skills
- Understanding of SSDLC
- application security principles
- threat modeling
- vulnerability management
- product development processes
- leadership
- communication
- collaboration with technical/non-technical teams
Salary Expectations
$120,000 - $190,000+ USD
Relevant Certifications
No specific certifications listed for this role yet.
Common Career Pathway
Often evolves from Application Security Engineer, Security Architect, or senior Software Developer roles with a strong security focus. Requires understanding both product and security.
Learning Roadmap
AppSec/Dev background -> Master SSDLC -> Threat modeling -> Vulnerability Management -> Learn product lifecycle -> Develop leadership/cross-functional skills -> CSSLP/CISSP.