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Our collaborative, fast-paced culture emphasizes automation-first approaches, developer partnership, and continuous learning in emerging technologies. Team members gain exposure to enterprise-wide security transformation initiatives, AI-powered security tools, and opportunities to solve complex challenges that impact global engineering teams.\nResponsibilities and Impact:\nLead complex application security assessments across multiple testing methodologies including SAST, SCA, DAST, API security, secrets detection, and threat modeling to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities\nDrive integration of security controls into developer workflows across GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and cloud-native platforms, implementing risk-based quality gates that enhance secure coding practices\nPerform comprehensive threat modeling and security design reviews for new applications, APIs, and cloud services, providing strategic guidance on secure architecture decisions\nDesign and implement AI-enabled Application Security capabilities including custom tools, agents, and automations that improve security testing, triage, and remediation while meeting enterprise governance standards\nPartner with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, cloud, and risk stakeholders to resolve systemic application risks and establish scalable security controls across the SDLC\nProvide technical leadership and mentoring to security analysts and engineering partners while contributing to enterprise standards, procedures, and audit-ready documentation\nWhat We're Looking For:\nBasic Required Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience\n6+ years of experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, secure software engineering, or penetration testing with hands-on technical expertise\nStrong knowledge of application security testing methodologies including SAST, SCA, DAST, threat modeling, secure design principles, and CI/CD security practices\nExperience integrating security controls into development platforms such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and cloud-native delivery environments\nPractical experience using generative AI and AI-assisted development tools to build custom security tools, scripts, integrations, or automations\nAbility to lead technical engagements, communicate complex security risks to senior stakeholders, and drive remediation across distributed engineering teams\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail\nExcellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences\nLeadership and mentoring capabilities with collaborative team approach\nAdaptability to work in fast-paced, evolving technology environments\nAdditional Preferred Qualifications:\nKnowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI agents, agentic architectures, tool calling, retrieval-augmented generation, and secure integration of AI with enterprise platforms\nExperience with cloud application security across multi-cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP with understanding of cloud-native security controls\nStrong automation capabilities and experience improving security operations at enterprise scale using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar\nExperience with software supply chain security initiatives including dependency governance, artifact management, provenance validation, and trusted package consumption practices\nCompensation/Benefits Information:\n(This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.\nWhat’s In It For You?\nOur Mission: \nAdvancing Essential Intelligence.\nOur People:\nWe're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.\nOur Values:\nIntegrity, Discovery, Partnership\nThroughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.\nBenefits:\nWe take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.\nOur benefits include:\nHealth & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.\n\nFlexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.\n\nContinuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.\n\nInvest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.\n\nFamily Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.\n\nBeyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.\n\nFor more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries\nGlobal Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:\nAt S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert:\nIf you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . 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