Senior Director, Application Security

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance•Boston, MA

14h

About The Position

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is looking for a visionary leader in Application Security to join our Boston-based team. This is your opportunity to shape the security strategy for mission-critical applications and APIs, working at the intersection of technology and business impact. As a key member of our cybersecurity leadership team, you’ll report directly to the CISO and lead a team of elite professionals, focusing on transforming secure coding practices across our Technology function. If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable solutions and influencing the future of DevSecOps, we’re interested in speaking with you.

Requirements

10+ years of proven success in application security, with deep experience in Azure and AWS.
A true security mindset—balancing tactical fixes with strategic vision.
Exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical issues into clear business insights.
Expertise in Secure SDLC frameworks and modern security toolsets.

Nice To Haves

Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CCSK, OSCP are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead & Inspire: Drive a team of talented security analysts, setting the standard for excellence in application security.
Be the Expert: Serve as the go-to SME for development, product, and business teams—embedding security into every stage of the SDLC.
Innovate & Protect: Champion secure design and testing practices using OWASP Top 10 and API Top 10 standards.
Shape Strategy: Align secure coding principles with development projects, create actionable roadmaps, and report on risk posture.
Stay Ahead: Evolve frameworks and policies to meet emerging threats and compliance requirements.
Hands-On Impact: Review DAST, SAST, and IAST findings, ensuring vulnerabilities are remediated before release.
Advise & Influence: Act as a thought leader in DevSecOps, guiding upgrades and mitigating risks across the enterprise.