Director Application Security

The Mission

Western Union is looking for a security pioneer to lead their application protection strategy. In this role, you won't just be checking boxes; you'll be embedding security into the DNA of the modern software lifecycle. This means moving security 'left' into the earliest stages of development, ensuring that as engineers move faster with AI assistants, the resulting code remains bulletproof and compliant.

Tech Stack & Vibe Focus

The environment is built for modern builders, focusing on cloud-native architectures, microservices, and automated CI/CD pipelines. You will oversee a comprehensive suite of tools—including SAST, DAST, and container security—but with a forward-thinking twist. You are specifically responsible for the governance and secure implementation of AI-assisted coding tools. This is the ideal role for a leader who understands that the future of development involves natural language prompts and wants to ensure 'vibe coding' thrives within an enterprise safety framework.

Growth & Impact

As a Director, you will mentor a high-performing team and cultivate a 'Security Champions' program across the engineering org. Success involves accelerating release cycles while simultaneously lowering risk, proving that robust security and AI-driven innovation can coexist. You will have the resources of a global financial institution to build a world-class program that sets the standard for the next generation of secure development.