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Get Access To All JobsLOCATION: US – Austin
TYPE: Full time
WORK SHIFT: Hybrid
POSTED: August 21, 2026
ID: JR0131304
At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers.
Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper.
Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.
Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director Application Security to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our Application Security program. Reporting to the Vice President of Security Operations, this leader will be responsible for maturing and optimizing application security capabilities across the software development lifecycle, ensuring secure-by-design principles are embedded into engineering practices while enabling rapid delivery of innovative products.
This individual will partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, and Security Operations to integrate security into every phase of software development. The successful candidate will have extensive experience building or transforming Application Security programs within complex technology organizations and will possess the ability to influence engineering culture through collaboration rather than gatekeeping.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Application Security Strategy:
- Develop and execute the enterprise Application Security strategy aligned with business and technology objectives.
- Build and mature a scalable Application Security program supporting modern software development practices.
- Define the long-term roadmap for secure software development across cloud, web, mobile, APIs, and emerging technologies.
- Establish secure-by-design principles and integrate them throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Secure Development Lifecycle (SSDLC):
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
- Develop standards and security requirements for application development.
- Partner with engineering teams to integrate security early within CI/CD pipelines.
- Promote developer-friendly security practices that minimize friction while improving software security.
Security Testing & Assurance:
- Oversee enterprise application security testing, including:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
- API Security Testing
- Container Security
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Security
- Secure code reviews
- Penetration testing coordination
DevSecOps Enablement:
- Partner with DevOps teams to embed automated security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
- Improve automation of security testing and vulnerability management.
- Reduce developer burden through integrated tooling and streamlined workflows.
- Measure security effectiveness while enabling engineering velocity.
Vulnerability Management:
- Establish application vulnerability management standards and service level objectives.
- Prioritize remediation activities based on exploitability and business risk.
- Develop executive reporting for application security risk.
- Track remediation effectiveness across engineering organizations.
Cloud & Modern Architecture Security:
- Provide application security guidance for:
- Cloud-native applications
- Microservices
- APIs
- Containers
- Kubernetes
- Serverless architectures
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications
- Third-party integrations
Engineering Partnership:
- Build trusted relationships with engineering leadership.
- Champion security as an engineering quality function.
- Develop security champions programs across engineering organizations.
Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Application Security team.
- Establish performance metrics and operational objectives.
- Manage vendor relationships and application security technologies.
- Support hiring and organizational growth as the program matures.
- Mentor developers on secure coding practices and emerging threats.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Application Security, Software Security, Product Security, Secure Engineering, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
- 5+ years leading Application Security teams.
- Demonstrated success building, transforming, or significantly maturing Application Security programs within enterprise organizations.
- Experience partnering closely with software engineering organizations in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
- Strong understanding of:
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- OWASP Top 10
- Secure coding principles
- Threat modeling
- Modern authentication protocols
- API security
- Cloud-native application security
- Container security
- CI/CD security
- DevSecOps
- Software supply chain security
- AI-assisted software development ("vibe coding") governance and secure use
- Application vulnerability management
Possesses at least one of the following certifications (or comparable alternative):
- CISSP
- CSSLP
- GIAC Secure Software Programmer (GSSP)
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
Within the first 12–18 months, this leader will:
- Complete a comprehensive assessment of the organization's Application Security maturity.
- Develop and execute a multi-year Application Security transformation roadmap.
- Fully integrate security into CI/CD pipelines across major engineering organizations.
- Implement meaningful risk-based application security metrics and executive dashboards.
- Reduce application vulnerability remediation times while improving engineering satisfaction.
- Standardize threat modeling, secure code review, and security testing practices.
- Develop measurable improvements in software security posture without negatively impacting developer productivity.
BENEFITS
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
Your United States specific benefits include:
- Parental Leave
- Family First Programs
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Tuition Repayment Assistance Program
For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
SALARY
The base salary range is $200,000 – $215,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus a variable target incentive that aligns with individual and company performance.
OTHER DETAILS
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to careers@westernunion.com.
We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.
LI-AM3
Estimated Job Posting End Date: 09-14-2026
This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.
LOCATION: US – Austin
TYPE: Full time
WORK SHIFT: Hybrid
POSTED: August 21, 2026
ID: JR0131304
At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers.
Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper.
Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.
Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director Application Security to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our Application Security program. Reporting to the Vice President of Security Operations, this leader will be responsible for maturing and optimizing application security capabilities across the software development lifecycle, ensuring secure-by-design principles are embedded into engineering practices while enabling rapid delivery of innovative products.
This individual will partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, and Security Operations to integrate security into every phase of software development. The successful candidate will have extensive experience building or transforming Application Security programs within complex technology organizations and will possess the ability to influence engineering culture through collaboration rather than gatekeeping.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Application Security Strategy:
- Develop and execute the enterprise Application Security strategy aligned with business and technology objectives.
- Build and mature a scalable Application Security program supporting modern software development practices.
- Define the long-term roadmap for secure software development across cloud, web, mobile, APIs, and emerging technologies.
- Establish secure-by-design principles and integrate them throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Secure Development Lifecycle (SSDLC):
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
- Develop standards and security requirements for application development.
- Partner with engineering teams to integrate security early within CI/CD pipelines.
- Promote developer-friendly security practices that minimize friction while improving software security.
Security Testing & Assurance:
- Oversee enterprise application security testing, including:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
- API Security Testing
- Container Security
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Security
- Secure code reviews
- Penetration testing coordination
DevSecOps Enablement:
- Partner with DevOps teams to embed automated security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
- Improve automation of security testing and vulnerability management.
- Reduce developer burden through integrated tooling and streamlined workflows.
- Measure security effectiveness while enabling engineering velocity.
Vulnerability Management:
- Establish application vulnerability management standards and service level objectives.
- Prioritize remediation activities based on exploitability and business risk.
- Develop executive reporting for application security risk.
- Track remediation effectiveness across engineering organizations.
Cloud & Modern Architecture Security:
- Provide application security guidance for:
- Cloud-native applications
- Microservices
- APIs
- Containers
- Kubernetes
- Serverless architectures
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications
- Third-party integrations
Engineering Partnership:
- Build trusted relationships with engineering leadership.
- Champion security as an engineering quality function.
- Develop security champions programs across engineering organizations.
Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Application Security team.
- Establish performance metrics and operational objectives.
- Manage vendor relationships and application security technologies.
- Support hiring and organizational growth as the program matures.
- Mentor developers on secure coding practices and emerging threats.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Application Security, Software Security, Product Security, Secure Engineering, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
- 5+ years leading Application Security teams.
- Demonstrated success building, transforming, or significantly maturing Application Security programs within enterprise organizations.
- Experience partnering closely with software engineering organizations in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
- Strong understanding of:
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- OWASP Top 10
- Secure coding principles
- Threat modeling
- Modern authentication protocols
- API security
- Cloud-native application security
- Container security
- CI/CD security
- DevSecOps
- Software supply chain security
- AI-assisted software development ("vibe coding") governance and secure use
- Application vulnerability management
Possesses at least one of the following certifications (or comparable alternative):
- CISSP
- CSSLP
- GIAC Secure Software Programmer (GSSP)
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
Within the first 12–18 months, this leader will:
- Complete a comprehensive assessment of the organization's Application Security maturity.
- Develop and execute a multi-year Application Security transformation roadmap.
- Fully integrate security into CI/CD pipelines across major engineering organizations.
- Implement meaningful risk-based application security metrics and executive dashboards.
- Reduce application vulnerability remediation times while improving engineering satisfaction.
- Standardize threat modeling, secure code review, and security testing practices.
- Develop measurable improvements in software security posture without negatively impacting developer productivity.
BENEFITS
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
Your United States specific benefits include:
- Parental Leave
- Family First Programs
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Tuition Repayment Assistance Program
For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
SALARY
The base salary range is $200,000 – $215,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus a variable target incentive that aligns with individual and company performance.
OTHER DETAILS
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to careers@westernunion.com.
We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.
LI-AM3
Estimated Job Posting End Date: 09-14-2026
This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.
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Target roles in technology and financial operations
Western Union's sponsorship activity is concentrated in technical and financial operations functions. Software engineers, data analysts, and compliance specialists align closely with the visa-sponsored roles the company has historically supported across its fintech and payments infrastructure.
Understand that H-1B is the primary pathway
H-1B is Western Union's most-used visa category by a wide margin. If you're on OPT or a non-E-3 work visa, focus your application on roles where H-1B sponsorship is the established path rather than exceptions or niche categories.
Australian citizens should flag E-3 eligibility upfront
Western Union has sponsored E-3 visas, though less frequently than H-1B. If you're an Australian national, mention E-3 eligibility early in conversations with recruiters, it removes lottery risk and can make your candidacy significantly more straightforward to approve internally.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified Western Union sponsorship
Not every open role at Western Union comes with sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and find the Western Union positions most likely to support your visa category before applying.
Align your application with compliance and regulatory growth areas
As a licensed money transfer business operating across 200 countries, Western Union faces heavy regulatory and compliance demands. Roles in AML, KYC, and financial compliance are high-need areas where the company has shown consistent willingness to sponsor internationally trained professionals.
Factor Green Card sponsorship into your long-term plan
Western Union has an active track record of sponsoring permanent residency through EB-2 and EB-3 categories. If long-term U.S. residency is your goal, ask during the hiring process whether the role sits within a team that has historically supported Green Card petitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Western Union sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Western Union sponsors H-1B visas and it is the company's most commonly used work visa category. Sponsorship is concentrated in technical, financial, and operations roles. If you're currently on OPT or another work-authorized status, targeting roles in software engineering, data, or compliance gives you the strongest alignment with Western Union's H-1B sponsorship patterns.
Which visa types does Western Union sponsor?
Western Union sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. H-1B is the dominant pathway, with Green Card sponsorship also representing a meaningful share of the company's filings. E-3 visa sponsorship exists but is less frequent, so Australian nationals should proactively raise eligibility with recruiters.
Which departments or roles at Western Union are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at Western Union is most common in technology, financial operations, data analytics, and compliance functions. Given the company's position as a global payments platform, roles involving software development, risk management, anti-money laundering, and financial systems tend to be the strongest candidates for visa support. Corporate and generalist roles are less consistently sponsored.
How do I find Western Union jobs that offer visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate?
Migrate Mate indexes Western Union job postings and filters them by verified sponsorship history, so you can see which open roles are realistic sponsorship candidates rather than guessing from a generic careers page. Search Western Union on Migrate Mate and filter by your visa type to surface the positions most relevant to your situation without sifting through roles the company won't sponsor.
How do I approach the application timeline when targeting Western Union for visa sponsorship?
If you need H-1B sponsorship, timing matters. The annual H-1B cap registration opens in March, so aim to have an offer in hand by late February at the latest. For F-1 OPT candidates, Western Union's familiarity with OPT-to-H-1B transitions makes it worth starting conversations six to nine months before your OPT expires to leave room for cap registration and processing.