• Build Security into Development: Work alongside engineering teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC; from design reviews and threat modeling to secure coding practices. Conduct security assessments of applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. Guide developers on secure authentication, authorization, cryptography, and data protection. Champion security best practices while maintaining developer velocity and trust. • Implement Security Tooling & Automation: Deploy and manage application security tools including SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning. Build automation for security testing in CI/CD pipelines. Implement and improve secrets management solutions. Create dashboards and metrics to track security posture. • Drive Security Initiatives: Lead application vulnerability management programs including triage, prioritization, and driving remediation. Support security compliance efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks). Contribute to incident response and security event investigation. Develop security training and documentation for engineering teams. • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with infrastructure and DevOps teams on cloud security controls. Perform risk assessments for new features, technologies, and third-party integrations. Participate in architecture reviews and provide security guidance.