BISO, Product Security

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Job Title: Director and Senior Director, Product Security

Role Type: Individual Contributor (IC)

About Our Team

Salesforce's Product Security team, part of the broader Security organization, is at the forefront of securing our customer data and assets while balancing risk and security posture. We thrive on collaboration with product and engineering teams to drive risk outcomes and help maintain trust for our customers.

Role Overview

We are hiring for two levels within our Product Security organization: Director and Senior Director. Both roles are pivotal and require a blend of real-world experience and deep knowledge in software security, including application security, cloud security, secure coding practices, and security architecture, especially across Software as a Service (SaaS) and On-premise services.

Your Impact - Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to drive security initiatives and improve risk posture.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and cybersecurity risk for the Business units.

• Plan, Prioritize, optimize, and drive the execution of the security backlog via a single work stream for product & engineering.

• Utilize deep technical understanding and business risk impact to drive security outcomes.

• Translate complex security concepts into business-friendly language.

• Influence decision-making without direct authority and work effectively across different teams and at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

• 10-15 years of experience in information security, with at least 5-10 years in a leadership role focused on technical security across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and third-party integrations.

• Deep understanding of security principles across all tech layers, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure security (network, endpoint, IAM), application security (SAST, DAST, secure coding), and third-party risk management frameworks.

• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), vulnerability scanners (e.g., Qualys, Nessus), or IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, SailPoint).

• Ability to drive both strategic and technical conversations about cybersecurity architecture based on customer persona (engineering executives,  Architects, Engineering managers etc.) 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of security initiatives, and drive results with minimal supervision.

• Strong executive presence and the ability to articulate technical security concepts in a business/risk context.

• Customer-focused with the ability to balance a "get it done" attitude with diplomacy.

• Proven ability to prioritize initiatives utilizing risk data from multiple input sources while staying aligned with the bigger picture.

• Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, CIS Controls).

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, staying ahead of emerging threats and adapting strategies to evolving business needs.

• Excellent communication skills to translate complex security concepts into business-friendly language.

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of securing AI solutions.

• Strong familiarity with SDLC concepts and shift left security approaches

• Prior experience as BISO or equivalent is desirable.

• Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with customer teams and internal security teams, including those in international locations.

• Strong willingness to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement through change and new ideas.

• Track record of auditing-related or consulting experience in the high tech industry is a plus.

• Certifications like CISM , CCSP or CISSP are highly desired.

Join us in our mission to secure Salesforce's products and maintain the trust of our customers. Apply now to be a part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in security.

Unleash Your Potential

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For Washington-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $211,500 to $351,800.

For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $230,800 to $384,100.