Application Security Program Manager (remote)

Overview

Knowledge Services is seeking a remote Application Security Program Manager for a contract through the end of June 2025 (likely for extension) with the State of Maine Office of Technology.  

• Applicants may work remotely
• Applicants must have prior state government experience

Responsibilities

Application Security Program Manager Responsibilities:

• The role of the Application Security Program Manager will be focusing on application security challenges on behalf of the Information Security Office.

• This manager will incorporate security into key divisions and programs, provide oversight, and advise on application security initiatives to ensure capabilities are optimized for the Information Security Program.

• The manager will also implement program policies and initiatives to support the State of Maine's information security goals and objectives established by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

• Lead the implementation and management of application security programs to protect critical State systems and data.• Provide leadership, direction, and hands-on management for delivering mission-enabling cybersecurity solutions focused on application security.• Design and implement secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices across State systems.• Partner with other MaineIT divisions to fortify the State’s application security posture.• Collaborate with other sections of the Information Security Office to further the State of Maine Information Security Program Plan.• Establish goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for achieving secure application environments.• Contribute to the development of mission strategy and operational direction, with a focus on secure application delivery.• Assist the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in planning, program management, incident response activities, and application security coordination efforts.• Facilitate effective communication across teams, vendors, and stakeholders to address application security challenges.• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams tasked with addressing application security concerns.

Qualifications

Application Security Program Manager Required Skills:

• Must have at least 8 - 10 years of experience in leadership roles, program management, and as a change agent improving application security program maturity.

• Must be experience with application security and the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).

• Requires the ability to oversee application security efforts across multiple teams and drive program improvements to strengthen the State of Maine’s security posture.

• Must be a self-motivated individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, seamlessly drives initiatives with multiple stakeholders, and has demonstrable experience in application security leadership.

• Must have prior experience in leadership roles.

• Must have prior experience improving application security program maturity.

• Must have demonstrated Organization skills.

Preferred:• Organizer: Adept at systematic planning and coordinating the efforts of individuals and teams for application security initiatives.• Leader: Inspires confidence and motivates others to achieve application security goals.• Problem Solver: A thinker who can clearly define application security challenges and synthesize information and knowledge to achieve effective solutions.• Adaptability: Can respond quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, and trends within the application security landscape.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

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