Senior Practices Director - Technical Security Assessment Leader

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Bring Your Security Mindset to the World’s #1 CRM. We are building a dedicated Salesforce Security Practice and looking for a Senior Security Architect to join as a Founding Member.

We are looking for a true security practitioner—someone who understands the DNA of Cloud, SaaS, and full-stack Application Security. You bring deep expertise in Incident Response, Threat Modeling, and Infrastructure Security; we will teach you the Salesforce platform. This is a unique opportunity to cross-train into a high-demand ecosystem while applying rigorous security standards to the top 1,000 enterprise environments. This will be a customer-facing role to help our customers understand and uplift their last-mile security obligations.Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Advisory

• Synthesize information from the industry regarding potential attack vectors and proactively advise on related security controls impacting SAAS apps.

• Supply Chain Risk: Advise customers on securing their Salesforce environment across the digital supply chain, identifying risks in third-party integrations, AppExchange packages, and connected middleware.

• Standards Definition: Define technical security standards and "Gold Standard" implementation guides to ensure consistent quality across the practice.

2. Architecture, Assessment & Testing

• Full-Stack Assessments: Lead architecture reviews, code reviews, and penetration tests across diverse environments (Web Apps, SaaS, and Mobile).

• Threat Modeling: Conduct workshops to identify design flaws and develop mitigation techniques that balance strict security requirements with business agility.

3. DevSecOps & Engineering

• Secure SDLC: Collaborate with engineering teams to "shift security left," integrating automated security scanning (SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines.

• Automation: Develop automated tooling (scripts, scanners) to identify vulnerabilities and solve security problems at scale.

• Identity Architecture: Design robust authentication and authorization flows using modern protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) to secure access to the platform.

Required Experience:

• 10+ Years of experience in a dedicated security role (Security Engineering, AppSec, Incident Response, or Red/Blue Teaming).

• Assessment Tooling: Proficiency with standard security assessment tools such as BurpSuite, Nexpose, Nessus, Metasploit, or Nmap.

• Code Review: Experience performing manual and tool-assisted code reviews in Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages.

• Cloud Fluency: Hands-on experience securing and testing public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding the Shared Responsibility Model.

• Prior Big-4 or relevant customer facing consulting experience is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Protocols: Deep knowledge of network security models, encryption standards (PKI, TLS), and identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, Kerberos).

• Exploit Mitigation: Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and modern defense techniques.

Certifications (Candidates should possess one or more of the following):

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) – Demonstrates senior-level architectural breadth.

• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) – Critical for understanding SaaS/PaaS security models.

• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) or GPEN – Demonstrates hands-on "hacker mindset" and technical capability.

• GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester)

• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

The typical base salary range for this position is $191,100 - $320,600 annually. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $228,600 - $348,600 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

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