Director, Application Security
Zeta Global · San Francisco, CA
Posted about 2 months ago · $275,000-$315,000
or apply directly on Zeta Global's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Zeta Global's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 54% of Zeta Global's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zeta Global
- high 119 stale, 0 reposted of 143 open
- Hiring momentum
- 174 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zeta Global's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zeta Global.
About this role
The Director of Application Security at Zeta Global will architect and lead a hands-on, AI-native Application Security function. This role involves embedding security intelligence into the software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines, evolving threat modeling into continuous analysis, and fostering a security culture among engineers. The position requires defining a vision for Application Security and mentoring a modern team focused on automation and security integration.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zeta Global as an employer.
What you need
- 5–10+ years in AppSec, DevSecOps, or secure software development
- Strong knowledge of OWASP, cloud-native systems, and API security
- Familiarity with AI/ML security risks
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
What you get
- Unlimited PTO
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee Equity
- Employee Discounts
- Virtual Wellness Classes
- Pet Insurance
Worth weighing
- Salary range is high, which may indicate a competitive environment
- Focus on AI-native security may require adapting to rapidly changing technologies
Summarised from Zeta Global's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zeta Global on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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