Sr. Manager, Application Security (Fintech)

TL;DR

Sr. Manager, Application Security (Fintech): Leading and maturing the Application Security program across a complex environment of Ruby monoliths and Go microservices with an accent on CI/CD integration, threat modeling, and secure SDLC practices. Focus on building security roadmaps, operationalizing vulnerability management, and influencing architectural decisions to reduce systemic risk within a regulated payment environment.

Location: Must be based in the US (remote role).

Salary: $200,000–$230,000.

Company

hirify.global is a payment technology company providing an industry-leading platform to manage the entire payment experience for consumer lending, iGaming, and property management businesses.

What you will do

• Lead, hire, and mentor the Application Security team.
• Define and execute the security roadmap aligned with regulatory obligations such as PCI and SOC 2.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and DevOps to embed security practices early in the SDLC.
• Oversee security design and code reviews for Go-based microservices and Ruby-based monolithic applications.
• Optimize SAST/SCA tooling and integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Establish risk-based vulnerability prioritization frameworks and provide reporting to engineering leadership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Application Security or Secure Software Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing technical security teams.
• Hands-on experience securing Ruby (Rails) and Go (Golang) applications.
• Deep expertise in secure SDLC, threat modeling methodologies (STRIDE), and OWASP Top 10.
• Experience with cloud-native security in AWS environments.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS and SOC 2 compliance.
• Experience with container security and Kubernetes.
• Strong background in building security metrics and executive reporting.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with stock options.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental with 100% coverage.
• 401k plan and company-sponsored life/disability insurance.
• Flexible Time Off with an average of 3-4 weeks per year.
• WFH and communication stipends for equipment and connectivity.
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off.