Application Security Analyst

Overview

Title: Application Security Analyst

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Plano, TX

Pay Rate: $65/hr on W2 (H4, USC, GC, TN)

Hybrid: 3 day onsite, 2 day remote

Interview process: 1st round virtual & 2nd round onsite

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Application Security Analyst to integrate security practices into our Dev Ops processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure secure software delivery pipelines, automate security controls, and foster a culture of shift left in the organization.

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, etc.) into development workflows.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Automate security testing and compliance checks.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents in cloud and container environments.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging security threats and Dev Sec Ops  best practices.

• Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves) – Highlight Top 3-5 skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Dev Ops, Security Engineering, or related roles. 2-3 years of security experience. Overall, 8 years.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Harness).
• Development knowledge on Java, Python, .Net, etc.
• Experience with security tools (e.g., Veracode, GHAS, Orca).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security features.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).

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