Application Security Architect

1. Application Security Strategy:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive application security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Define security standards, policies, and best practices for application development and deployment.
• Ensure application security is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

2. Secure Design and Architecture:

• Design secure application architectures for web, mobile, and cloud-based platforms.
• Evaluate and recommend security tools for code review, vulnerability scanning, and application testing.
• Ensure robust access control, authentication, and encryption mechanisms are in place for applications.

3. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

• Perform security assessments of applications, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations.
• Develop threat models and conduct application penetration testing to uncover potential risks.
• Work with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities in code and design.

4. Collaboration and Integration:

• Partner with software engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on secure development practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure application security aligns with overall enterprise security goals.

5. Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure applications comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of application security documentation and training materials.
• Stay updated on emerging security regulations and their impact on application development.

6. Education and Awareness:

• Conduct training and awareness sessions for developers and engineers on secure coding practices.
• Advocate for a security-first mindset within development teams.
• Monitor and respond to emerging application security threats and vulnerabilities.

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NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.