Software Security Assurance Project Manager

Location: Remote

Duration: 2 Years

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Seeks a Software Security Assurance Project Manager to support the adoption of secure-by-design practices into NYC agencies’ software development lifecycle through our Software Security Assurance Program (SSAP).

TASKS:

Perform application security services including risk assessments, architecture reviews, and code review for internal and third-party applications

Coordinate with developers, project teams, and third-party vendors to assess and guide secure software development and integration

Provide consultative guidance during design, development, and deployment phase of new solutions

Review threat models, validate security controls, and ensure alignment with security policies

Review and interpret security testing reports and vulnerability findings, and assist with risk remediation strategies

Contribute improvements in existing AppSec process, workflows, and documentation

Participate in defining and expanding secure software development lifecycle practices across the organization

Support the development and refinement of policy and governance documents related to software security

Track and report on security metrics, status of findings, and overall risk trends

Support management of tools, resources, and schedules for security testing

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

At least 8 years of hands-on experience in application security, secure software development, or security consulting

Experience conducting security reviews (code, design threat modeling, architecture) for modern applications (web, mobile, cloud-native)

Strong knowledge of secure development practices, OWASP Top 10, and relevant standards

Ability to communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Familiarity with tools used in code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and security testing

Experience working cross-functionally with developers, engineers, and product teams

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Experience working within or alongside DevOps/CI-CD environments

Familiarity with container security, API security, and cloud-native application architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience supporting security governance or policy development

Experience with risk exception processes or helping define security risk tolerances

Experience in large, complex organizations or government/public sector environments

Experience with third-party risk assessments, vendor management, or SaaS reviews