Apollo Global Management, Inc.
Lead Application Security Engineer
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Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a prominent global alternative asset manager based in New York City. Founded in 1990 by former executives of Drexel Burnham Lambert, the firm manages over $188 billion in assets and employs more than 2,900 people across North America, Europe, and Asia. Apollo focuses on generating risk-adjusted returns through innovative capital solutions for both institutions and individuals. The company offers a range of services in alternative asset management, including private equity, credit, real estate, and retirement solutions. Its private equity division engages in leveraged buyouts and distressed investments, while its credit services include middle-market direct lending and high-yield portfolios. Apollo also invests in commercial real estate and provides insurance and retirement solutions through its subsidiary, Athene. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, and supports over 190 portfolio companies across various sectors.
Security at Apollo Global Management, Inc.
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Security Philosophy
- Apollo's Application Security philosophy is built on the principle of 'enabling businesses to make informed risk-based decisions' rather than acting as a simple gatekeeper.
- The mission is to drive a global strategy that strengthens security across the entire development lifecycle, from architecture to runtime.
- A core pillar of this approach is developer enablement, evidenced by the priority placed on building and sustaining a 'security champion program' to drive adoption of security practices directly within development teams. The firm emphasizes 'consistent, quality diligence' as the foundation for protecting its digital assets.
Security Team
Apollo's Application Security team is a global unit situated within the Cyber Security & Risk department, which itself sits under the Engineering organization. The team is currently led at the executive level by Benjamin Eason, Managing Director of Cyber. Recent recruitment efforts indicate a focus on senior leadership, specifically seeking a Lead Application Security Engineer to report to a Director of Application Security. While the exact headcount is not publicly disclosed, the team requires high-level expertise, typically seeking candidates with over 10 years of experience in the field.
Key Initiatives
- Apollo is actively implementing a 'Shift Left' strategy by integrating SAST, SCA, and secret scanning into the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- A major current initiative is the establishment and maintenance of a Security Champions program to embed security expertise within development teams. The team is also focused on operationalizing threat modeling for both new and existing applications.
- Vulnerability management is handled through a combination of automated scanning, code reviews, and penetration testing, with a strategic goal to integrate these tools into streamlined remediation workflows.
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