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Sr. Manager, Application Security
- Marriott (Bethesda, MD)
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Additional Information
**Job Number** 25203057
**Job Category** Information Technology
**Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20International%20HQ%2C%207750%20Wisconsin%20Avenue%2C%20Bethesda%2C%20Maryland%2C%20United%20States%2C%2020814)
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** Y
**Position Type** Management
**Pay Range:** $100,400-$170,200 Annually
**Bonus Eligible:** Y
**Expiration Date:** 01/20/2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Manager of Application Security will serve as the operational and programmatic leader for the AppSec organization, partnering closely with the Director of Application Security to scale delivery, strengthen integration with Security Architecture, and ensure consistent execution of AppSec priorities. This role leads cross-team coordination, drives prioritization, improves repeatable and automated processes, ensures alignment with risk and engineering teams, and elevates visibility of AppSec work across the organization.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
+ **Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience/certification**
+ **7+ years of experience in Information Technology/Security including:**
+ **4+ years information security leadership**
+ **2+ years as a team lead or manager in a security role response for managing security assessments, risk management, and compliance efforts for production systems.**
+ **2+ years of experience in software/system release management, with a focus on security validation**
+ **Expertise across AppSec testing modalities (SAST, DAST, IAST etc)**
+ **Expertise with SCA SDLC tooling and repository integration**
+ **Proficiency in GitHub, JIRA, ServiceNow, Jenkins, Harness**
+ **Strong understanding of OWASP and MITRE CVE/CWE**
+ **Ability to drive cross-functional workflow integration and prioritization**
Preferred Skills/Experience:
+ Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline
+ Xx
+ Relevant certifications (CISM, CISSP, CSSLP)
+ Application Development and Process expertise
+ Proven experience across AppSec tooling vendors
+ Excellent written and verbal communication / presentation skills
+ Proven leadership experience in highly regulated environments, with strong project management skills.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Program Leadership & Integration
+ Lead day-to-day operational execution of AppSec programs
+ Collaborate on Strategy formulation and execution.
+ Strengthen SER/AppSec integration
+ Drive prioritization frameworks and alignment with enterprise objectives
+ Establish repeatable, automated AppSec processes
+ Represent AppSec in cross-functional governance forums
+ Increased automation and repeatability. Shifting tooling integration left.
+ Clear metrics and reporting covering: operational, security and strategy perspectives
+ Implement initiatives for secure opensource consumption and artifact management
Technical Oversight
+ Monitor and assess application security risks
+ Develop and track security metrics
+ Recommend mitigation strategies
+ Provide technical leadership regarding tooling integration, process definition and execution
Stakeholder Alignment & Communication
+ Ensure AppSec work is well-communicated and visible
+ Deliver concise reporting to stakeholders
+ Mentor AppSec team members
+ Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
+ Coordinates and implements work and projects as assigned.
+ Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
+ Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
+ Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
+ Sets and tracks goal progress for self and others.
+ Monitors the work of others to ensure it is completed on time and meets expectations.
+ Provides direction and assistance to other organizational units’ policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of resources.
Success Measures (First 12 Months)
+ Improved Security Architecture/AppSec workflow integration
+ Increased automation and repeatability.
+ Establishment of clear metrics for operational, security and strategic reporting
+ Clear work prioritization
+ Improved visibility and transparency of AppSec processes, execution and deliverables
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here (https://life.marriott.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/benefitsoverviewp\_2025edits\_8.19.25.pdf) to learn more.
Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance.
**Washington Applicants Only** : Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
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