Senior Manager, Application Security

Nordstrom

Senior Manager of Application Security leading initiatives to protect applications at Nordstrom through strategic leadership and AI-driven tooling. Collaborating with engineering to ensure secure software development practices.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $191,000 - $297,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for application security across the SDLC.
Champion an AI-first approach to application security.
Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of application security tooling.
Build, lead, and mentor a diverse team of application security engineers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field—or equivalent practical experience.
8+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity with a strong focus on application security, secure software development, or offensive security.
3-5 years of experience in security management or technical lead roles.
Deep understanding of application security principles, including the OWASP Top 10.
Proven experience deploying and scaling AppSec tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA) within CI/CD pipelines in large organizations.
Strong knowledge of application security frameworks and maturity models.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision
Dental
Retirement
Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

application securitysecure software developmentoffensive securitySASTDASTSCACI/CD pipelinesapplication security frameworksapplication security principlesOWASP Top 10

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam buildingstrategic planningcommunication