Security Practices Director

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Applications will be accepted until 11/15/2026.

We are looking for a seasoned Security Practices Director with strong Application Security (AppSec) credentials to join our Professional Services team, leading security and compliance engagements that help customers maximize the value of their Salesforce investments — safely and at scale. This role is primarily an AppSec expertise role; prior consulting/engagement management experience is a plus but not required — we'll support your growth into the client delivery and engagement-management aspects of the role.

What You'll Do

• Apply AppSec expertise (secure SDLC, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, pen-test interpretation) to lead and validate technical security engagements for enterprise customers
• Identify and advise on common application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, injection, broken access control, SSRF, insecure deserialization, etc.)
• Advise customers on how to securely implement and use SaaS platforms day-to-day — configuration hardening, access/identity management (SSO, MFA, OAuth), integration and API security, data protection, and ongoing operational security hygiene across the SaaS lifecycle
• Translate AppSec findings into prioritized, risk-based remediation roadmaps for client stakeholders
• Lead end-to-end delivery of security engagements — scoping, staffing, timeline, and risk ownership
• Partner with account teams and sales leadership on pre-sales — discovery, solution scoping, SOW development, and executive presentations
• Act as trusted advisor to C-suite and senior security stakeholders (CISO, CTO, VP of IT Security), translating technical risk into business terms
• Oversee delivery teams to ensure consistent methodology and quality across engagements
• Develop reusable delivery accelerators, methodologies, and playbooks grounded in AppSec best practice
• Mentor practice staff on both security substance and client-facing engagement skills

What We're Looking For

• 7–12+ years of AppSec experience (secure SDLC, vulnerability management, threat modeling, pen testing) — core, hands-on requirement
• Deep, working knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and common application-layer vulnerability classes, and how to assess/mitigate them in practice
• Practical understanding of how to secure a SaaS platform through implementation and ongoing use — configuration hardening, IAM, API/integration security, and the shared-responsibility model, not just theoretical SaaS architecture
• Strong executive communication and presence; comfortable with CISO/CTO-level conversations
• Security certifications strongly preferred (CISSP, OSCP, or equivalent AppSec certs)

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with the Salesforce Platform (org architecture, sharing model, Shield, Data Cloud, Agentforce), including Salesforce-specific certifications
• Prior consulting/professional-services engagement management experience (scoping, client delivery ownership, SOW development)
• Experience with zero-trust architectures or CSPM in SaaS environments
• Big 4 or equivalent professional services tenure

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $171,200 - $273,000 annually There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $205,800 - $298,400 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.