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The Enterprise Security Technology team builds and operates highly scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems that deliver cloud-scale security services. Our key investments are in Endpoint Security along with Network, Email, and Identity Security, where we design and implement consistent, scalable services for Salesforce Enterprise, integrating our IT network, public cloud infrastructure, and our own data centers. In this role, you empower every Salesforce employee, device, and application to operate securely across these environments. You lead the technical vision, architectural integration, and risk-reduction strategy for the Enterprise Defense Pillar, protecting hosts, networks, applications, email channels, and cloud and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environments from advanced cyber threats.
Lead the architectural design for core Enterprise Defense capabilities, including endpoint and workload protection, such as Enterprise Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Application Control
Own vulnerability and exposure management, including vulnerability scanning and Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
Design cloud and SaaS posture strategy, including Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)
Architect messaging and gateway defense, including email security tools such as Secure Email Gateways (SEG) and Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM), and Sender Policy Framework (SPF)
Lead network and perimeter defense, including Security Service Edge, traffic inspection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Enterprise Secure Browser technology
Design deception and active defense capabilities, including cyber deception technology, decoys and honeypots, lures, breadcrumbs, and canary tokens
Define and maintain the enterprise defense reference architecture and integration patterns that may span multiple technology platforms or cloud substrates
Establish technical standards and deployment blueprints across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments
Align endpoint security strategy with business, security, and regulatory goals
Partner with product management and engineering leads to drive technical roadmaps and platform modernization
Design automated workflows that connect vulnerability discoveries, threat intelligence, and remediation prioritization frameworks with stakeholders
Ensure seamless telemetry integration from all Enterprise Defense tools into the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and Security Operations Center (SOC) detection pipelines
Lead threat modeling and architecture assessments of endpoint components and dependencies
Proactively evaluate emerging defensive technologies to reduce risk at the endpoint and perimeter
Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) evaluations, Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, and architectural reviews for mergers and acquisitions in the Enterprise Defense domain
Work alongside Scrum engineering teams on active projects
You're Our Person If...
You have 15 or more years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering, network security, and infrastructure defense
You have 8 or more years in an enterprise security architect role overseeing multi-domain defense stacks
You have expertise architecting Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms (for example, CrowdStrike Falcon) and Application Control solutions
You have a deep understanding of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools (for example, Wiz, Prisma Cloud) and SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools (for example, CrowdStrike or equivalent)
You are proficient with vulnerability platforms (for example, Tenable, Qualys, or equivalent) and Application Programming Interface (API)-integrated email security tools (for example, Abnormal, Proofpoint)
You have in-depth knowledge of Secure Web Gateways (SWG), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption at scale, and secure browsers
You have hands-on experience designing deception environments, including honeypots, bait credentials, canary tokens, and Active Directory deception
You can work with other architects, engineering leads, and program managers to craft the architectural vision and roadmap for the organization
You have experience with cloud platform services in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Azure
You can create Proof of Concept (PoC) architecture with code
You have experience with continuous integration platforms such as Jenkins, Spinnaker, GitLab Continuous Integration (CI), or similar
You can mentor team members to support their understanding of the architecture and aid in their technical development
A related technical degree required
You hold certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), or other vendor-specific certifications
You have experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform
You have experience with monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, AppDynamics, or similar
You have experience with Agile development methodology (for example, Scrum)
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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Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
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 $218,400 - $365,200 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $263,200 - $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
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.
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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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