Company Overview

ID.me is the next-generation digital identity network that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly log in across websites without having to create a new login or verify their identity again. 130 million members experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 16 federal agencies, 30 states, and 56 healthcare organizations. More than 600 consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships.

ID.me’s technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to “No Identity Left Behind” to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.

Director, Application & Product Security

Role Overview

ID.me seeks a Director of Application & Product Security to lead a comprehensive, organization-wide approach to application security. This strategic role involves integrating security throughout the product lifecycle, driving technical risk management, overseeing personnel development, and managing the application security budget. As a key stakeholder, you will work closely with Product and Engineering to align security goals with business priorities, fostering a proactive security culture that enhances ID.me’s commitment to application and product security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive application security strategy that integrates security across the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and aligns with business goals.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in product roadmap prioritization, collaborating with Product Management and Engineering to embed security into product development.
• Lead the implementation of threat modeling, risk assessment, and application security testing frameworks to support proactive risk management and early vulnerability identification.
• Balance internal security testing with external assessments, including regular penetration tests and a robust bug bounty program, ensuring comprehensive risk coverage.
• Build strong relationships across teams, partnering with engineering to optimize security processes, streamline time-to-market, and ensure alignment with long-term goals.
• Manage and mentor the application security team, fostering a high-performance culture, developing technical skills, and promoting career growth.
• Establish and manage the application security budget in collaboration with the CISO, focusing on efficient resource allocation for tools, headcount, and professional development.
• Act as a senior advisor to leadership on application security risk, program performance, and strategic goals.
• Continuously assess new security technologies and trends, driving innovation to enhance ID.me’s security posture and application resilience.

Desired Qualifications

The qualifications below are ideal, but not all are required. We encourage candidates to apply if they satisfy some, but not all of the qualifications.

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in application and product security leadership.
• Proven expertise in secure software development, security testing, risk assessment, and threat modeling.
• Strong understanding of application architectures, cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and security testing tools.
• Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring security teams, with a focus on career development and team alignment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive security initiatives across the organization.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, OSCP) are a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will thrive in our culture if they have a passion for:

• Developing secure, high-quality products with a focus on proactive risk management.
• Leading in a high-growth environment and fostering a security-by-design mindset.
• Collaboration and continuous improvement in security practices.

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