Director Solution Security

Location:

Providence, RI, US, 02903

Requisition ID: 19257

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Overview

The Director Solution Security will lead the strategy, development, and operations of the Application Security team. This role is responsible for building and managing a high-performing team focused on securing applications across the enterprise, embedding security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and driving continuous improvement in secure coding practices and vulnerability management

Responsibilities

Build and lead a team of application security engineers and analysts.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Define team goals, KPIs, and career development plans
Develop and execute a comprehensive application security strategy aligned with enterprise risk management goals.
Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, and product teams to integrate security into the SDLC.
Lead the development and implementation of secure coding standards and training to development teams.
Drive the adoption of DevSecOps practices and tools.
Oversee application security testing including SAST, DAST, IAST, and manual code reviews.
Manage the intake, triage, and remediation of application vulnerabilities.
Develop offensive security / red teaming capabilities, team, and processes and oversee execution of penetration testing activities
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, MUSL, NIS2).
Maintain documentation and reporting for audits and executive reviews.
Select and manage application security tools and platforms.
Drive automation of security testing and vulnerability tracking.
Lead threat modeling exercises for critical applications.
Provide risk-based guidance to development teams and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree; an advanced degree is preferred.

Experience:

15 years of work experience; 12 years of related experience is required.

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $117,880 - $240,000. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.