Director - Product Security

About HighRadius

HighRadius offers an advanced Agentic AI platform for the Office of the CFO that integrates more than 180 agents to streamline processes such as Order-to-Cash, Close & Reconciliation, Consolidation & Reporting, Accounts Payable, B2B Payments, and Treasury. The platform delivers measurable operational KPI improvements with deployment times between three to six months, serving over 1300 global enterprises including 3M, Unilever, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Red Bull, and Lufthansa. It is recognized as a leader by Gartner, IDC, and Forrester.

Role Overview

This position serves as the chief strategist and technical authority responsible for securing the company’s entire software suite. The Director bridges in-depth offensive security practices and executive-level governance while fostering a culture of "Security-First" engineering which emphasizes rapid development alongside strict safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a long-term product security vision prioritizing proactive defenses over reactive fixes.
• Establish a "Security Champions" initiative encompassing engineering teams to promote shared security ownership.
• Communicate complex security risks clearly to C-level executives and Board members, positioning security as a business enabler.
• Architect and oversee integration of static, dynamic, and software composition analysis tools within automated CI/CD workflows including GitHub, GitLab, and Jenkins.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and sophisticated Red Team simulations for web, mobile, and network assets.
• Manage cloud security posture across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments using Cloud Security Posture Management to avoid misconfigurations.
• Provide decisive reviews of security architecture for critical product features.
• Ensure accountability through detailed KPI tracking, SLA compliance, and vulnerability remediation processes.
• Oversee budgeting and vendor negotiations while optimizing the security technology stack.
• Direct hiring, mentorship, and performance evaluations for a global team of security engineers and researchers.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years in cybersecurity with at least 5 years in leadership or management roles.
• Expert knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and cloud-native security architectures.
• Strong background managing Red Teams and advanced penetration testing programs.
• Extensive hands-on experience with security tools such as Snyk, Checkmarx, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, and Burp Suite.
• Educational credentials include B.Tech or M.Tech in computer science or related fields; professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or OSCE are highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Engaging and vibrant workplace culture.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity.
• Chance to contribute to a rapidly growing pre-IPO Global SaaS company.