Salesforce
BISO - Product Security (Multiple Levels)
At a Glance
About This Role
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About Salesforce
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The Experience:
Salesforce's Product Security team within the broader Security organization is at the forefront of securing our customer data and assets while balancing risk and security posture. We thrive on collaboration with product and engineering teams to drive risk outcomes and help maintain trust for our customers.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
This pivotal role for a BISO within our product security organization requires a blend of real-world experience and deep knowledge in software security, including application security, cloud security, secure coding practices, and security architecture, especially across Software as a Service (SaaS) and On-premise services.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in security delivery and the ability to work with a broad set of executive stakeholders across business units and security teams to drive security initiatives and improve risk posture. This role is responsible for managing stakeholder expectations and business risk for the Business units and can prioritize, optimize, and track the execution of the security backlog via a single work stream for product engineering, using deep technical understanding and business risk impact.
You're Our Person If You Have:
10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5-10 years in a leadership role focused on technical security across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and third-party integrations.
Deep understanding of security principles across all tech layers, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure security (network, endpoint, IAM), application security (SAST, DAST, secure coding), and third-party risk management frameworks
Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM: Splunk specifically, vulnerability scanners (e.g., Qualys, Nessus), or IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, SailPoint).
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of security initiatives, and drive results with minimal supervision.
Strong executive presence and immaculate ability to articulate technical security concepts in a business/risk context
Customer-focused: You know how to balance your "get it done" attitude with diplomacy to be able to work effectively across different teams and at all levels
Proven ability to prioritize initiatives utilizing risk data from multiple input sources, while staying aligned with the bigger picture
Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, CIS Controls).
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, staying ahead of emerging threats and adapting strategies to evolving business needs.
Excellent communication skills to translate complex security concepts into business-friendly language.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and ability to influence decision-making without direct authority.
A related technical degree required
Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of securing AI solutions
Prior experience as BISO or equivalent is desirable
Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with customer teams and internal security teams, including those in international locations
Strong willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change and new ideas
Track record of auditing related or consulting experience, high tech industry a plus
Certifications like CISM or CISSP highly desired
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance andbe your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you cando your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
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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 $197,300 - $365,200 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $237,700 - $401,400 annually.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.Source: Salesforce careers · View original posting
About Salesforce
Salesforce is a global leader in cloud computing, founded in 1999 in San Francisco by Marc Benioff and his team. The company pioneered the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, providing customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that are delivered entirely over the internet. This innovation has transformed how businesses engage with their customers by simplifying software installation and maintenance. The core offering of Salesforce is its cloud-based CRM platform, which helps businesses manage sales, customer service, marketing, and analytics. The company also provides a platform for building custom applications and hosts AppExchange, a marketplace for third-party business apps. Salesforce offers various cloud solutions, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, all designed to enhance customer engagement and streamline business operations. With mobile access and integrated automation tools, Salesforce supports a flexible and efficient work environment for its users. Salesforce serves a diverse range of customers, from small businesses to large enterprises, across multiple industries, including technology, finance, and healthcare. Its commitment to customer success and innovation has established it as a dominant player in the cloud computing industry.
Security at Salesforce
Compiled from public job postings, careers pages, and company materials. Data may not reflect current state — verify during interviews.
Security Philosophy
“Salesforce's AppSec philosophy is rooted in trust, stating that 'Trust is the bedrock of our company.' They view cybersecurity as a 'shared responsibility' and aim to 'Build apps that users can trust.' Their risk philosophy emphasizes prevention, with the belief that 'Prevention is better than cure.' A stated goal is the 'finding and fixing of bugs.' However, information regarding reporting lines (e.g., to CISO vs CTO) is not publicly available.”
Security Team
Salesforce has a large, cross-cloud security organization, but the specific AppSec reporting chain is not publicly available. Key public-facing leaders include Prashant Vadlamudi (Senior Vice President, Product Security), Andrew O. Leeth (Senior Director, Product Security), and Blake Carpenter (Product Security leader). An estimated team size is ~30-40 based on public LinkedIn profiles. Active AppSec job postings count is not publicly available due to a service interruption on Workday careers. Common skill and tool patterns include 'embedding SAST, DAST, and SCA tools into CI/CD pipelines' and scanning Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning code pages. DigitSec is noted as an application security testing platform for Salesforce DevSecOps. A consolidated public org chart or explicit team size is not published by Salesforce for AppSec.
Key Initiatives
Salesforce's AppSec initiatives include 'Shift Left' practices such as performing 'a static analysis scan of all unpackaged code' and scanning Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning code pages. Their vulnerability management process includes a publicly published 'Responsible Disclosure Policy' for intake. While Salesforce 'maintains security incident management policies and procedures,' specific MTTR or SLA targets for AppSec remediation are not publicly available. Automation and detection leverage 'Threat Detection events... designed using statistical and machine learning methods.' Secure SDLC artifacts involve gathering 'security requirements before any design or development work begins' and reviews 'Through a combination of automation, manual review, and well-defined processes.' Recent initiatives include Security Center and AI/LLM-focused guidance, with 'Shield provides powerful prevention capabilities' and efforts in 'Mitigating LLM Risks Across Salesforce's Gen AI Frontiers.' Information on a security champions program, detailed vulnerability SLAs, and a published AppSec org reporting line are not publicly available.
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