Head of Application Security

Granicus - Head of Application Security

About Granicus: Granicus is a GovTech company serving 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies with digital solutions for communications, website design, meeting management, and records management. Over 25 years, we've built an unmatched network of 300+ million citizen subscribers across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

Role Overview: You will be responsible for all practices and technologies required to drive continuous improvement of secure software development practices across the enterprise. This role involves working closely with security and technology teams to evolve SDLC standards, implement security technologies, and establish a security-first culture across the company.

Location: Remote-first position (globally distributed workforce)

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and establish security components of SDLC policies and standards
• Work with Software Engineering teams to implement security technologies (SAST, DAST)
• Develop metrics and reporting for application security and facilitate governance forums
• Support software development teams with security testing interpretation and continuous improvement
• Coordinate external security testing including penetration testing
• Integrate newly acquired companies into application security processes
• Act as escalation point for security incident response related to application development
• Provide security design and solution support for new application architecture

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Information Security and Information Technology experience
• 5+ years in Software Development, including leadership positions
• Broad knowledge of holistic, modern application security programs
• Demonstrated track record of scaled delivery with small teams
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulations (NIST 800-53, GDPR)
• Strong technical aptitude to discuss complex security concepts with engineers
• Experience representing security controls to external auditors and customers
• Excellent executive presentation and communication skills
• Ability to lead through influence at executive levels

Compensation & Benefits: $150,000 - $200,000 annually Flexible time off, medical insurance (100% paid option available), dental and vision, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, and comprehensive disability/life insurance coverage.