Application Security, Lead

Overview Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like  one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow.

with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world‑changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best‑in‑class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) Technology team is looking for a highly motivated person to fill a role as an Application Security team lead to embed security within our Dev Ops processes. The candidate will collaborate with development and operations teams to secure software delivery pipelines, automate security controls, and promote a culture of security early in the development process. The role involves ensuring the security and integrity of our products and third‑party software, providing guidance on security risks and secure development architecture across Anthropic.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the assigned Application Security team members.
• Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate security tools like SAST, DAST, and SCA into development processes.
• Automate security testing and compliance checks.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents in cloud and container environments.
• Enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to be used in secure development.
• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments on web applications, APIs, and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with development, Dev Ops, and security teams to incorporate DAST into CI/CD workflows.
• Analyze scan results, validate findings, and prioritize remediation efforts based on risk levels.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to application security.
• Provide guidance and training on interpreting reports and strategies for remediation.

What you bring

• Typically, 4-8 years of experience in application security, with significant hands‑on experience using SAST/SCA/DAST tools and methodologies.
• Proven expertise in testing complex web applications, APIs, and mobile applications for security vulnerabilities.
• Strong understanding of application security standards (e.g., OWASP Top Ten, SANS CWE Top 25).
• Familiarity with programming languages and frameworks commonly used in web and mobile applications, including Java, Python, Bash/Shell Scripting, PHP, Java script, etc.
• Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) techniques in cybersecurity contexts (e.g., anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Harness, GHA).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security features.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).

Added bonus if you have

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Ability to lead security testing initiatives and mentor junior security engineers.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team will provide detailed information about our industry‑leading benefits and career development opportunities. Here are a few highlights:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, including tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehen…