Engineering Director (Application Security)

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Requirements • 10+ years of experience in professional services delivery, including technical leadership roles and leading technical teams through client engagements • Consulting background with significant contributions to client projects, encompassing strategic planning, leading teams, project management within tight deadlines, and expertise in proposal development, project scoping, and driving sales to delivery • Proficiency in providing specialized technical security services, including Secure Code Reviews, Dynamic Application Testing, Fuzzing, Threat Modeling and Design Reviews, Cloud Native Assessments, iOS/Android security, Containers and Orchestration security. • Proficiency in using AI tools and at least 4 modern programming languages or frameworks, including, but not limited to, Rust, Go, Python, C/C++, Python, and JavaScript • In-depth understanding of application security, with the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively • Knowledgeable in static and dynamic analysis testing methods and the tools for efficient and secure software • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, understanding their needs, and delivering measurable results • Expertise and an engineering mindset in application security, with a continuous commitment to keeping abreast of industry trends and challenges • Active contribution to the field through research, speaking engagements, development of security tools, or other thought leadership activities What the job involves • As the Engineering Director for the Application Security Practice, you will oversee the practice’s business activity and performance • You will develop and lead a team of talented security consulting engineers in this role, ensuring successful client service delivery • You will grow and elevate the team’s contributions in meaningful research, tooling, and publications that cement Trail of Bits as a premier security consultancy via the team’s output • You will enable the team by identifying and removing obstacles, improving processes, and documenting and launching initiatives for growth and skills development that lead to the department's growth and profitability • Strategic Vision and Industry Leadership: Craft and execute a forward-thinking vision for your specialty area, aligning with the company's objectives while demonstrating your thought leadership in the cybersecurity community through conferences, blogs, and social media • Business Growth and Service Innovation: Drive business expansion by identifying new market opportunities, developing innovative service offerings, and expanding existing services to enhance client engagement and departmental growth • Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a diverse team of security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous growth, improvement, and innovation in technical and consulting skills and managing resource allocation and staffing to maximize team effectiveness and domain expertise • Client Engagement and Quality Assurance: Oversee the delivery of high-quality work products, closely collaborating with client teams to understand and meet client needs, ensuring precision in service delivery and effective problem resolution • AI Adoption and Advocacy: Contribute to a culture where every team member takes ownership of integrating AI into their workflows, helping Trail of Bits stay ahead in a winner-take-all landscape.

Actively champion and model the use of AI tools across your team • Financial Strategy and Operational Efficiency: Collaboratively manage the practice’s budget with cross-departmental teams, focusing on cost optimization and revenue growth while driving profitability and operational efficiency improvements • Performance Management and Organizational Influence: Lead performance and career development within your team, influencing hiring decisions and contributing to client and internal projects, reinforcing a results-driven, learning-oriented departmental culture • Strategic Partnerships and Communication: Build and maintain strategic partnerships within and outside the organization, ensuring effective communication and alignment of goals, particularly in client management and service delivery • Innovative Problem Solving and Project Leadership: Actively engage in innovative problem-solving and lead critical projects and decision-making processes that drive the department’s success, client satisfaction, and overall company growth • Reporting Manager: VP, Assurance