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The Application Security Architect is responsible for building and operationalizing Oceaneering’s enterprise application security program, embedding security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), CI/CD pipelines, and developer ecosystem.Role provides the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, working both virtually and in the Houston office when required.Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor. Our regional support functions play a critical role in enabling the success of all Oceaneering business units. These teams include disciplines such as Finance, HR, Recruitment, IT, HSE, Supply Chain, Quality, and Administration. Operating collaboratively across multiple departments and geographic locations, they provide responsive, high‑quality support that ensures our operations run efficiently and safely. Having these teams based locally allows us to make timely decisions, respond quickly to operational needs, and maintain strong alignment with our business units and workforce.REQUIREDMinimum 8 years in cybersecurity, with strong focus on Application Security / DevSecOpsMinimum 8 years’ experience building enterprise AppSec programs and CI/CD security controlsMinimum 5 years’ experience with: SAST, DAST, SCA toolsGitHub / CI/CD pipelines / artifact repositoriesSecure SDLC frameworksExperience implementing Zero Trust principles in development environmentsStrong understanding of: Software supply chain risksSecure coding practicesCloud and hybrid development architecturesDESIREDExperience in OT/ICS or embedded software environmentsBackground working with software engineering or development teamsFamiliarity with: NIST, OWASP SAMM, BSIMMSecure SDLC governance frameworksExperience operating in a global, multi-business unit organization FunctionsDefine and govern application security requirements, controls, and assurance activities embedded within that model Partner with SCOE to ensure security is integrated without duplicating ownership of engineering platforms, tooling, or development standardsPartner with Engineering, the Software Center of Excellence (SCOE), and Cybersecurity leadership to reduce software supply chain risk, implement DevSecOps practices, and enforce secure development standards aligned to Zero Trust principlesApplication Security Program LeadershipEstablish and lead an enterprise Application Security (AppSec) governance framework, including Secure SDLC and vulnerability management policiesDrive adoption and enforcement of secure coding standards, security testing requirements, and remediation SLAs across all application teamsBuild a risk-based AppSec roadmap aligned to business criticality, “crown jewel” applications, and regulatory requirementsServe as the central authority for secure software supply chain controls and application risk posture.Developer Security & Environment StrategyDesign and implement a secure developer program addressing: Developer workstations vs business PCsRemoval of excessive local admin privilegesElimination of unmanaged builds and compilersLead transformation to secure developer environments, including: Virtualized or hybrid development modelsCentralized build infrastructureControlled developer access aligned with Zero TrustReduce risk associated with: Local code storageUnvetted open-source dependenciesDeveloper endpoint compromiseDevSecOps & CI/CD Pipeline SecurityArchitect and implement a secure CI/CD pipeline with embedded controls: SAST, SCA, DAST integrationSecrets scanningArtifact integrity and provenance validationPipeline enforcement (GitHub CI Artifact Repository Test Environments)Ensure no production artifacts bypass secure pipelines and all builds are traceable and verified. Partner with SCOE to standardize DevSecOps tooling and pipeline templates enterprise-wideApplication Security Testing & ValidationEstablish enterprise-wide application testing program, including: Static (SAST), Dynamic (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA)Manual and automated penetration testing for critical applicationsExpand testing beyond web applications into embedded, ICS, and custom software platforms.Build structured pen testing program for crown jewel applications, including third-party partnerships and remediation tracking. Ensure security validation is embedded in CI/CD gates before production deployment.Threat Modeling & Secure ArchitectureLead implementation of threat modeling capabilities for critical applications to identify design flaws early in SDLC. Define and enforce secure-by-design principles across engineering teams.Collaborate with architects and engineering to integrate Zero Trust architecture, segmentation, and secure design patterns. Security Defect Management & Risk VisibilityImplement centralized tooling to: Aggregate SAST, SCA, DAST, and pen test findingsProvide a single pane of glass for application riskDrive prioritization and remediation of vulnerabilities based on business risk and technical severity. Establish KPIs such as: Mean time to remediate (MTTR)% of critical vulnerabilities fixed before releaseCoverage of testing across applicationsDeveloper Enablement & TrainingBuild and lead a role-based application security training program for developers, architects, and QAProvide: Secure coding guidance (language-specific)Secure development playbooks and reference architecturesPartner with SCOE to embed security practices into daily developer workflows and pipelines. Integration with Software Center of Excellence (SCOE)Expand the SCOE charter to include DevSecOps governance and enforcement.Drive: Adoption of enterprise CI/CD standardsSecure pipeline templatesStandardized DevSecOps toolchainImprove visibility and enforcement of security policies across all development teams. Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-31

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