Director, Application Security

**The Company**

Seequent builds world-leading subsurface software, helping create a better understanding of the earth to ensure a better world for all.

We are constantly evolving at the forefront of technology to transform how geo-professionals work, eliminating barriers to understanding by connecting software, teams, and the tools they need.

Every day, our customers in over 100 countries work to develop mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, protect the environment, source renewable energy, and help resolve historical challenges such as groundwater contamination and ageing infrastructure.

Our integrated earth modelling, geo-data management, and team collaboration software enables them to see a more complete picture of the earth: because with more understanding comes better decisions - for people and the planet.

Headquartered in New Zealand with global reach, Seequent is the specialist subsurface software company within Bentley Systems. Together, we are helping build a more resilient world.

We’re a high growth, people-centric success story.
- Seequent is a Bentley Systems company, working together to build a better future._

**The Role**

As we continue our trajectory of rapid growth, we’re thrilled to offer the opportunity for a Director of Application Security to join the Seequent team.

Reporting to the Vice President, Engineering, you will have the opportunity to work across our talented teams, ensuring Seequent utilises industry best practice and continues to meet the obligations of our certifications.
- Please note, this role can be based in either our Christchurch, Calgary, or Toronto office._***

**In this role, you will have the opportunity to**:

- Lead and champion Application Security within Seequent
- Ensure we continue to meet the requirements of our ISO27001 certification (and others as required)
Ensure an “engineering for security” culture is maintained across teams with security considered at all stages of the development process
- Collaborate with the security teams and services of our key cloud platform and tools providers
- Collaborate with a cross-functional set of stakeholders across the Seequent portfolio
- Measure our risk state across the product portfolio and drive improvement against our threat matrix
- As the team grows, play a key role in building teams and ensuring that our security culture is maintained and enhanced.

**In order to be successful in this role, you should have**:

- In-depth experience in Application Security focused roles, both as a leader and contributor
- An externally recognised security certifications such as ISC2 CISSP, GIAC GWEB, CEH or OSCP
- Deep understanding in and practical experience implementing best practices from the OWASP
- Experience dealing with Application Security incidents
- Passion and enthusiasm for DevSecOps in a continuous delivery environment
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to operate as a coach and mentor

***Why you will enjoy working with us..**

You will be joining a highly skilled, highly productive team of technical experts who are passionate about what we do. We are a friendly, intelligent, and supportive bunch and are looking forward to you bringing your expertise to the team. Our wider team is geographically diverse and from multi-disciplines, so even though you will be Christchurch based you will have opportunity to work with colleagues from across the globe.

**In addition to awesome colleagues and work culture, you can also expect the following benefits**:
**Flexibility** - Create a work-life balance that suits you with our hybrid work model.
**Facilities** - Make use of the onsite gym, locker facilities, secure bike sheds, ergonomic standing desks, ping pong tables, and spacious café.
**Fun** - Bring your dog to work, indulge in Pie Day Friday, build the tallest Lego tower, or embrace innovation in our annual Hackathon.
**Financial **- Competitive compensation, reviewed regularly, plus the option to join our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
**Family** - Two weeks of supplementary paid parental leave.
**Learning **- Access to a wealth of training resources through our digital learning platform Degreed, quarterly career conversations with your manager and a culture that believes in promoting from within.
**Wellbeing **- Health Insurance via Southern Cross, fully subsidised subscription to Headspace, regular wellness webinars, and 24/7 EAP access.

**Inclusion + Diversity**

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience.
If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please provide details in your cover letter of any accommodations needed.

**How to apply