Product Security National Manager

Toyota North America • Plano, TX

20h

About The Position

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) Technology team is looking for a highly motivated person to fill a role as a Product Security National Manager. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the strategy and execution of security initiatives across the product lifecycle to ensure all products are designed, developed, and maintained with strong security principles. This role partners closely with product management, engineering, and security teams to embed security into product development, mitigate risks, and protect customers and company assets from evolving threats. This role requires deep technical expertise in product security, strong leadership abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; advanced degree preferred; and/or commensurate experience
• Extensive and progressive experience of 12+ years in application security, with a focus on secure software development practices and techniques.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role focused on product security or application security.
• Strong understanding of web application security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies, such as OWASP Top 10.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in web application development, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex application security issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or similar are highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud security, containerization, and DevSecOps practices is a plus.
• Experience with developing and Implementing Cyber Security Policies.
• Risk Management Experience in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security Regulations and Laws.
• Cyber Incident Response experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product security strategy aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Lead the product security team responsible for leveraging the outputs of threat modeling, secure design reviews, vulnerability assessments, and security testing.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and architects to integrate security requirements and controls into the product development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Oversee security risk assessments and mitigation plans for new and existing products.
• Lead the design and implementation of product security policies, standards, and best practices in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Safeguard our organization’s products with a comprehensive understanding of their security posture spanning every stage of the software lifecycle, enabling rapid, resilient delivery of value to customers.
• Partner with security architecture, application security, cyber defense, product, IT operations, risk and governance ensuring products are secure.
• Leverage data-driven practices—centered on introducing an Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform—to continuously assess, prioritize risk remediation across applications, services, and pipelines.
• Monitor and analyze security incidents related to applications, and coordinate incident response and remediation efforts as needed.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends in product security.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to product security architecture, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees