Senior Product Manager, AppSec

Overview

The Mission
The Senior Product Manager, AppSec at Capital One drives strategy for AppSec scanning tools with a shift-left mindset to improve developer experience. They own the multi-year product roadmap for Application Security, act as the primary liaison to Security Engineering Enablement and Architecture, lead the strategic evaluation of AppSec security tools, define the product strategy for AI-application security, serve as the bridge between high-level security strategy and technical execution, establish the governance model for vulnerability disposition, and evangelize the AppSec mission through Office Hours and community forums.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own the multi-year product roadmap for Application Security ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetites and the evolving threat landscape.
• Act as the primary liaison to Security Engineering Enablement and Architecture to translate security requirements into scalable, fix-first developer workflows.
• Lead the strategic evaluation of AppSec security tools (e.g., SAST/DAST/SCA), ensuring we maximize ROI and maintain a best-in-class toolset.
• Define the product strategy for AI-application security, including the secure integration of AI agents into the SDLC, prompt engineering guardrails, and automated remediation pipelines.
• Serve as the bridge between high-level security strategy and technical execution, ensuring that our security testing service area provides comprehensive coverage while meeting the demands and scale of the customers, without compromising trust and accountability.
• Establish the governance model for vulnerability disposition (SAST/DAST/OffSec), ensuring clear SLAs, audit trails, and exception workflows that don't hinder velocity.
• Evangelize the AppSec mission through Office Hours and community forums; simplifying complex technical risks for executive leadership to drive informed decision-making.

Basic Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology.
• At least 3 years of experience translating cybersecurity strategy and analysis into product requirements.
• At least 3 years of application security experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• 4+ years of experience in Application or Product Security or Software Engineering with an emphasis on AppSec and vulnerability management strategy.
• 4+ years of experience managing AppSec products in a large-scale enterprise.
• 2+ years of experience defining standards for AI-augmented development and ethical AI usage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, OSCP).
• 2+ years of experience working in cloud-native environments (APIs, Web, Mobile, Containers, IaC, and CI/CD).
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and software supply chain security.
• Experience with automated DAST and manual Penetration Testing to develop adversarial-based threat prevention roadmaps.

Pay

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

• Sr Manager, Cyber Technical: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.