Candidate will primarily be part of Application Security Consulting team and work with your peers in Corporate Information Security and partner with internal groups, GT domains across Nike, reporting into Director, Information Security Engineering Consulting, ITC.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Lead Application Security Consultant. This role will serve as a trusted security advisor to Nike technology teams and business partners. Provide critical input and guidance to key partners to ensure that Nike applications, solutions and business processes are aligned with Nike Information Security Program. The focus areas for this role are Risk Reduction and Information Security by Design. The scope of work may involve Application Security, Cloud Security, Consumer and Business to Business Security.
The candidate needs to have strong Information Security knowledge, extremely strong written and verbal communication skills and proven experience communicating across all areas and levels of the business. They should also be able to lead discussions to comprehend complex business initiatives, demonstrating excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who has a track record of leading ownership of information security challenges and driving them to resolution.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Information Management or equivalent work experience
7+ years of experience in information security, training, or information technology disciplines
Technical knowledge and proven experience in communicating with both highly technical audiences and non-highly technical audiences
Ability to adjust communication style and approach, from strategic leadership to highly technical audiences
Ability to pull a diverse group of individuals with different goals together and lead productive discussions driving towards results
Analytical and problem-solving skills; record of identifying solutions for complex problems
Ability to establish cross functional personal networks within Nike
Ability to lead discussions for various information security standards, regulations, and protocols
Experience and comprehension of Cloud Security and adaptability to evolving threats in the fast-paced cybersecurity landscape.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and skills to Influence stakeholders
Conduct security assessments of SAP ERP environments—including SAP S/4HANA, Finance, and Supply Chain modules to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with enterprise security standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of SAP systems with enterprise-grade solutions, enforcing best practices in identity management, access control, and data protection.
Security certifications like CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, CISM , CRISC are preferred but equivalent knowledge will be considered.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
If this is you, you’ll be working with the Application Security Consulting team to perform these key tasks:
Assessment of solutions and Identification of risks within the Nike eco-systems
Assessing controls for highly sensitive Nike data along with various stake holders
Providing critical input and guidance which aligns to Nike Information Security standards when considering key priorities, the threat landscape, and risk appetite of Nike, Inc.
Working closely with Nike Business and Technical teams to produce secure solutions at the speed of business
Assisting technology and business teams to prioritize security related work
Building Reports on reducing threats, and risks, or any challenges to Nike Leadership
Support and consult various stakeholders across Vulnerability Management, Cloud Goverenance, and Secure software life cycle practices.
Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Management,Policy & Strategy Development, Security consulting, Security Awareness Training, Reporting & Communication and Current security trends
Drive Innovation across processes and day-to-day consultant tasks listed above.