Application Security Architect, Cognism
International sales intelligence platform
Job no longer available
International sales intelligence platform
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To drive the next evolution of sales and marketing technology.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in a Security Engineering / Security Architecture leadership position
- Experience implementing security programs incorporating regulatory privacy and security requirements, including US and European Union Data Privacy and Security Directives
- Familiarity with Information Technology Governance and Architecture standards such as ITIL, ISO 2700x, TOGAF, and NIST
- Experience in developing and implementing application security capabilities for operating models like Containers, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Experience in products and services including Amazon AWS, Crowdstrike, Sonar Cloud, Static Analysis and Dynamic Analysis solutions (e.g., SNYK), and Web Application Firewalls
- Proven ability to develop consensus and collaborate with team members and management, with superior written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative, handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines while maintaining a sense of urgency and professionalism under pressure
- Master's degree in a field related to Information Technology (or equivalent experience), preferred
- Must be able to obtain and maintain one or more within six months if not currently certified:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems and Control (CRISC)
- Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
What the job involves
- We are seeking an Application Security Architect to champion and own Cognism's Application Security Program
- This role involves leading the development and enforcement of information risk and security policies and standards for applications, ensuring alignment with compliance policies and the organization's security risk profile
- The successful candidate will collaborate with the Chief Product Officer, Chief Technology Officer, development teams, and Technology Operations to define and integrate security expectations within the broader IT strategy and architecture
- The Application Security Architect ensures the security of enterprise applications through the following:
- Define, develop, and implement a DevSecOps approach for Cognism, incorporating a Security by Design philosophy
- Create and maintain implementation standards, reference architectures, and design patterns supporting application security objectives and requirements
- Manage technical security consultancy, providing design criteria, control objectives, and reviewing methods, practices, tools, technologies, and capabilities
- Develop and maintain threat models to integrate into the solution development process
- Provide advice and influence on security implications of design decisions, including application and system architecture, process and workflow, database design, and platform efforts
Our take
Cognism is a lead generation platform that provides clients with a SaaS solution that facilitates prospecting and improves conversions. According to Cognism, over 1800 international businesses use its solution to drive new revenue across industries such as marketing, HR, and technology.
The company differentiates itself through patented AI technology that delivers various data about leads to clients, helping them streamline the prospecting process. For example, Cognism provides clients with real-time company and people data, and its AI technology identifies new business opportunities. Moreover, the solution easily integrates with all major CRM systems, which facilitates targeted communication strategies.
It also differentiates itself through its dedication to building a leading GDPR-compliant prospecting solution. The company's substantial funding has been primarily invested in international expansion across Europe, strengthening its position in the US, and improving its regulatory expertise in order to set the standard for data compliance.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jan 2022
$87.5m
SERIES C
Mar 2021
$12.5m
LATE VC
Total funding: $128.9m
Company benefits
- Generous Annual Leave/ Paid Time Off (PTO)
- A day off for your Birthday!
- Great Maternity and Paternity packages
- Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
- Access to Spill – our slack integrated Wellbeing Service
Company HQ
Vauxhall, London, UK
Leadership
Daniel Vogel
(CFO)Previously CFO at Genomics, CFO at CarWow, Board Member MoneyHero and Vendigo.
Dominic Allon
(CEO)Also NED at ESW. Previously CEO at Pipedrive, Consultant at KKR & Co and was an SVP at Intuit.
Chris Evans
(CRO)Previously Deputy CEO at MAPAL Group, Vice President at Intuit and was a Senior National Accounts Manager at Philips Electronics UK.
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