manager, cybersecurity - application security (Nashville, TN)

Starbucks Coffee Company•Nashville, TN

23h•$137,300 - $228,900•Onsite

About The Position

This role manages the planning, coordination, and continual improvement of Starbucks’ application security practices and technology platforms. The manager acts as a trusted consultative partner to application development teams across the enterprise, promoting application security fundamentals, tools, and processes throughout the software development lifecycle. The role calls for a collaborative, self-starting problem solver who can work with ambiguity and has strong communication and engineering skills. The manager leads and develops the application security team, sets goals, promotes technical excellence and innovation, and drives operational excellence. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects and improvements; develop requirements and manage processes and practices for a high-quality application security program; and partner across teams to advance operational security capabilities. They also guide the development of self-service application security platform capabilities by combining software development and systems engineering expertise. The position includes coaching and supporting team members’ career growth, maintaining processes and support documentation, and leading the team through high-severity operational incidents. The role is onsite four days a week.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience working in an information technology discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in application development or application security.
Knowledge of application development and experience supporting a development environment.
Experience with OAuth or other application authentication methods.
In-depth knowledge and experience of CI/CD best practices.
Development experience with at least one modern language, such as Java, Python, Ruby, C++, or C#.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPM, CEH, or other certifications focused on cybersecurity, data privacy, or information risk management.
Experience working with Bug Bounty or Vulnerability Disclosure programs.

Responsibilities

Set team goals, develop organizational capability, and model collaborative leadership grounded in Starbucks’ Mission and Values.
Introduce technical topics, sponsor innovation opportunities, and recognize technical excellence.
Drive operational excellence across the team and support the engagement, development, and performance of team members.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects and enhancements.
Promote application security program fundamentals, tools, and processes, and serve as a consultative partner to application development teams.
Develop requirements and manage processes and practices to deliver a high-quality application security program.
Partner with other teams to continuously improve the organization’s operational security capabilities.
Lead the team in combining software development and systems engineering expertise to deliver self-service application security platform capabilities.
Build and lead an effective team, challenge and inspire team members, and support their career growth.
Define and maintain processes, procedures, and expectations for the team’s support responsibilities.
Ensure appropriate support documentation exists.
Lead the team through high-severity operational incidents.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire and sick time accrued at one hour for every 25 hours worked.
Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
Backup care and DACA reimbursement.