Senior Manager, Product & Application Security

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Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is building the next big thing in AI search, and the next big thing is answers.
With the explosion of information and data online, search has never been more important. However, while the world of consumer search has innovated over time, enterprise search has not. In fact, the majority of enterprise search is powered by outdated keyword technology that only scans for keywords and delivers a list of hyperlinks rather than actually answering questions. Yext, the AI Search Company, offers a modern, AI-powered Answers Platform that understands natural language so that when people ask questions about a business online they get direct answers – not links.
We have a big, audacious mission to transform the enterprise with AI search. To achieve that, we need bright minds and diverse perspectives to join our growing company and help us continue to disrupt an industry. Does this sound like you?

Yext is actively seeking a Senior Manager, Product and Application Security reporting into the Security Office. This role is critical to mapping our product and engineering strategy with Security disciplines and compliance requirements. This role will enable the product and engineering teams to make the right security & privacy decisions that balance and prioritize proactive defensive needs and longer-term strategic product direction. This role will also help drive the culture and awareness within Yext around Security practices and compliance initiatives.
This person will be an influencer driving product and application security initiatives related to product lifecycle, including software development lifecycle, QA processes, and DevOps management functions. This person will be expected to build this team over time, with support from the CISO and other business leaders. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of security fundamentals, technology, applications, managed services, industry best practices, business processes and architectural frameworks and patterns to drive product security maturity and privacy initiatives that meet Yext’s security objectives.  
What You'll Do

  • Set a strategic vision for evolving Yext’s product & application security posture while aligning with the overall Security Program. 
  • Drive strategies to play both defense and offense in protecting the product portfolio, while also leveraging our posture as a competitive advantage with our customers. 
  • Advise the engineering teams and other key stakeholders on best methods for designing security into the product & software development life cycle, ensuring the security and integrity of all Yext’s products. 
  • Partner with CISO and the other business leaders to establish annual and long-range offensive and defensive security goals, metrics, reporting mechanisms, and create maturity models and a road map for continual program improvements. 
  • Evangelize Security disciplines across the key constituents in the company, and help drive awareness and adopt/share industry best practices.
  • Support and enable security discussions with RFP, marketing and sales teams as appropriate.
  • Develop an agile product security program that mitigates risks, strengthen defenses, and reduce vulnerabilities. 
  • Lead a coordinated transformation of the security office to deliver solutions that are repeatable, reliable, and scalable. Be highly data informed & KPI centric in assessing, managing and mitigating security risks. 
  • Identify areas of priority by assessing the current information security risk environment, understanding  potential threats, identifying trends, assessing system vulnerabilities, conducting regular and ongoing monitoring of organizational compliance with standards and policies, and recommend courses of action to key stakeholders. 
  • Build and manage a distributed Security Champion program with deep roots and engagement in the engineering organization.
  • Create a collaborative environment where security is seen as an enabler to the business, rather than an impediment. 
  • Recruit and develop a leading offensive and defensive security staff, ensure the team is knowledgeable and cross-trained,  and that opportunities are afforded to staff to develop and maintain their skills at the highest standards. 

What You Have

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field of study or similar level college education
  • 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience in infrastructure or Security Engineering including management of technical teams.
  • Experience in software development, ability to guide and mentor a technical engineering team in coding and scripting best practices.
  • Good understanding of modern application security frameworks and offensive security toolkits. 
  • Self-motivated team player that is energetic, with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills 
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills with business and technical groups.
  • Experience presenting to C-level executives.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • High degree of flexibility, independence, initiative, and detail orientation.
  • Ability to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand language.

In today's dynamic threat environment, software firms are increasingly acknowledged as a highly-targeted industry for cyberattack due to the confidentiality and sensitivity of customer data, as well as the immediacy in which that data is needed to perform their operational duties. Given Yext’s vital role within the software ecosystem, protection of data is paramount in ensuring high-trust relationships with customers, partners and vendors.
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Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.

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Location

The Yext Building is located in Chelsea — an iconic neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan known for its art galleries and skyline views. The office soars 9 floors, has terraces on every floor, and is steps away from famous shops & restaurants including the Starbucks Reserve and Chelsea Market.

An Insider's view of Yext

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The fantastic vibe in the office is why I come in person more days than not. I have genuine friends that I look forward to seeing, and it's nice to meet some new faces, too. The free lunch and snacks aren't a bad perk, either!

Katie

Campus Programs Coordinator

What does your typical day look like?

My favorite part about my role has to be the people management on the day-to-day. It's so exciting and satisfying to watch your team grow and become great Yexters. The trust that you build with your team over time really makes challenging times and situations so much easier to navigate - you do it together!

Ashritha

Senior Manager, Services

How does the company support your career growth?

Yext has been the center of my career growth since I started here after college. If I had to boil it down to a single theme, it would be authentic support. I have been genuinely & authentically supported in every step I've taken here by my managers and co-workers from across the organization.

Jesse

Program Manager, White Glove Services

How do you empower your team to be more creative?

I try to lead with love & be vulnerable with my team. From my past experiences, I have come to believe that creating a space for everyone to be themselves is crucial to empowering them to feel like they can collaborate & create naturally. That’s when people do their best work.

Mofya

Senior Manager, Client Support

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

I visit the office twice a week on Mondays & Thursdays. I really appreciate the flexibility that Yext provides! Teams can typically decide what in-person, hybrid, or remote schedules work best for them.

Mary

Global Benefits Analyst

What are Yext Perks + Benefits

Yext Benefits Overview

Our top priority is maintaining our employee's and their family's health and well-being. We offer a robust benefits program, including top-quality health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid parental leave, a 401(k) with match or retirement pension plan, equity, commuter benefits, and more.

In addition to our top-tier benefits, we also have a holistic wellness program that includes physical and mental health services. A few employee-favorite perks are our company-wide subscription to the meditation, sleep, and relaxation app Calm, and our corporate gym membership (free gym access & discounted classes? Sign us up!)

We work hard and play even harder, but we also recognize that our employees wear multiple hats as parents, mentors, caretakers, volunteers, and more. That’s why we offer flexible and generous vacation, paid company and bank holidays, and sick days for when you’re feeling under the weather — all in an effort to give our employees more time to do the things they love with the ones they love and support a better life-work balance.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
In-person revenue kickoff
President's club
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Pension
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Fitness stipend
Meditation space
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program

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