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• Embed security controls throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), lead deep-dive threat modeling sessions for complex Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) integrations, and perform manual, agentic, and automated secure code reviews across Java, C#, PHP, and Python.
• Conduct and coordinate penetration tests for high-risk features on internal and external-facing assets, and design and evaluate robust authentication and authorization (AuthN/AuthZ) frameworks including modern identity protocols such as Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Audit and harden cloud infrastructure supporting our environment, ensuring least-privilege access, resilient configurations, and adherence to security best practices.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on identity management, email and messaging platform security, and Agentic AI, translating complex technical risks into clear business impact for engineering partners and leadership.

• 5+ years in offensive or defensive security roles with a proven track record of securing enterprise-level cloud platforms, including expertise in OWASP Top 10 (Open Web Application Security Project) and SANS Top 25 (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security).
• Working knowledge of at least two of the following languages: Java, C#, PHP, or Python, plus familiarity with security tooling such as Snyk, Semgrep, GitHub Actions, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Static Application Security Testing (SAST).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex vulnerabilities such as heap-buffer overflows or Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) into business risk that stakeholders can understand.
• Curiosity and willingness to adopt AI tools to work smarter, deliver better results, and continuously grow technical knowledge.

• Offensive security certifications such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), or GIAC Web Application Pentester (GWAPT).
• AWS Cloud Security Specialist or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Security Expert certification.
• Active participation in bug bounty programs (HackerOne, Bugcrowd) or contributions to open-source security tools and research.
• Experience with the Salesforce ecosystem and applying AI tools such as Claude, Cursor, or Gemini to security assessments.

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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $117,200 - $176,700 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $141,200 - $194,200 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.