Manager, Application Security Team Remote, United States

US Based Salary Range: $134,000 - $180,000 DOE + 10% Annual Bonus About Us Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact. We measure that impact against our vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033. We know that this goal is lofty, but we are confident that the right technology and expertise will strengthen trust in the sector, allowing the social good industry to accelerate growth and reach peak impact. Bonterras differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Learn more at bonterratech.com. About the Role Manager, Application Security Team Were looking for a hands-on security engineering leader to build and lead our application security team. Youll work across our portfolio of 7+ products, turning vulnerability findings into fixed code and secure patterns. This role reports to the SVP of Engineering. This isnt a pure management position - youll write code, review pull requests, and architect security solutions alongside your team. We expect AI-augmented engineers to deliver at 5-10x the velocity of traditional development, you and your team will operate at that pace. What Youll Do Lead Application Security Team • Manage a team of 3-5 security engineers focused on vulnerability remediation across multiple products • Triage and prioritize security findings from our scanning and penetration testing teams • Own the end-to-end process from vulnerability identification to verified fix • Build relationships with product engineering teams to coordinate remediation work without disrupting roadmaps Do the Work • Personally fix complex security vulnerabilities across different codebases and tech stacks • Design and build secure libraries and components that product teams can adopt • Conduct security-focused code reviews and establish secure coding patterns Raise the Security Bar • Define and maintain secure coding standards for AI-assisted development, addressing risks specific to LLM-generated code • Develop remediation playbooks for common vulnerability classes • Partner with the security scanning team to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives • Establish metrics to track remediation velocity, fix quality, and regression rates • Drive security awareness through documentation and training. Support Compliance • Ensure remediation work meets requirements for SOC2, PCI, and other applicable frameworks • Provide evidence and documentation for audits and compliance reviews • Help translate compliance requirements into actionable engineering work Requirements AI-first • Expert-level proficiency with AI coding tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, agentic workflows), you ship at high velocity and drive your team to do the same Essential • Strong background in application security, secure software development, and security design principles, such as: • Experience with common security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) and understanding their limitations • Background in penetration testing or red team work • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) • Contributions to security open source projects or published security research • Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field with security focus • Proven ability to find and fix vulnerabilities across multiple languages and frameworks • Comfortable context-switching between hands-on coding and people management Leadership Skills • Track record of mentoring and developing security engineers • Ability to communicate security risks and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences • Experience prioritizing competing demands from multiple stakeholders • Collaborative approach - build bridges with product teams and other functions At Bonterra, we’re building AI-powered tools to solve real human challenges—and we want teammates who share that enthusiasm. We value people who will champion AI and bring diverse perspectives from different industries, backgrounds, and cultures. Together, we create AI that breaks down barriers, empowers communities, and delivers better outcomes. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Our Culture At Bonterra, we’re innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year. At Bonterra, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here. Compensation & Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here. Compensation and benefits for this role apply to full-time employees in the United States and may vary based on local standards, laws and norms. Pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of Bonterra’s total rewards package, which may also include bonuses, incentives, equity, and a comprehensive benefits program. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Equal Opportunity & Accommodations At Bonterra, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request. Apply tot his job

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