Application Compliance & Security Lead

Job description

Are you an authority in application security and compliance requirements, with experience in software development and tooling like SAST, DAST, and vulnerability analysis?

Do you thrive in an innovative environment where you can translate complex compliance requirements into practical guidance that empowers development teams?

If so, we’d love to have someone like you join our team at APL!

We are seeking an Application Security Leader to help us ensure our applications meet industry security standards while enabling our developers to work efficiently. You’ll be joining our enterprise applications team as the primary authority on application security and CMMC compliance, working at the intersection of compliance requirements, development practices, and security tooling. Our team builds and supports critically important applications across the laboratory, and you’ll play a key role in building a security-minded and developer-friendly culture. You’ll work with dedicated developers, information protection specialists, and compliance experts who are passionate about protecting sensitive information while delivering innovative solutions.

As an Application Compliance & Security Lead…

Foremost, you will be driving CMMC compliance strategy across our application portfolio, translating sophisticated requirements into actionable security controls that development teams can understand and implement.

• You’ll serve as the go-to resource for application teams on security and compliance matters, providing practical guidance on secure development practices and helping teams navigate CMMC, NIST 800-171, SSDF, and DFARS requirements.
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