Senior Director, Application Security

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This role is based in Boston, MA and the Base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $185,000.00 per year, with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation will be determined by relevant skills, location, experience.

Job Opportunity

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is looking for a visionary leader in Application Security to join our Boston‑based team. This is your opportunity to shape the security strategy for mission‑critical applications and APIs, working at the intersection of technology and business impact. As a key member of our cybersecurity leadership team, you’ll report directly to the CISO and lead a team of elite professionals, focusing on transforming secure coding practices across our Technology function. If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable solutions and influencing the future of DevSecOps, we’re interested in speaking with you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Drive a team of talented security analysts, setting the standard for excellence in application security.
• Be the Expert: Serve as the go‑to SME for development, product, and business teams—embedding security into every stage of the SDLC.
• Innovate & Protect: Champion secure design and testing practices using OWASP Top 10 and API Top 10 standards.
• Shape Strategy: Align secure coding principles with development projects, create actionable roadmaps, and report on risk posture.
• Stay Ahead: Evolve frameworks and policies to meet emerging threats and compliance requirements.
• Hands‑On Impact: Review DAST, SAST, and IAST findings, ensuring vulnerabilities are remediated before release.
• Advise & Influence: Act as a thought leader in DevSecOps, guiding upgrades and mitigating risks across the enterprise.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of proven success in application security, with deep experience in Azure and AWS.
• A true security mindset—balancing tactical fixes with strategic vision.
• Exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical issues into clear business insights.
• Expertise in Secure SDLC frameworks and modern security toolsets.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CCSK, OSCP are a plus.

Benefits and Offer

• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career‑oriented teammates.
• A dynamic, action‑oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and stakeholders.
• A non‑bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
• Benefits that support your life and well‑being, including comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account, employee assistance program, retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match, generous holiday and paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Insurance

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