Application Security Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Toronto, ON (Hybrid) – primarily remote; onsite 1–2 times per quarter (optional additional visits)
Pay Rate: $36.86/hr – $43.51/hr
Contract Length: 8 months, possibility for extension
We are hiring an Application Security Analyst for one of our top clients.
Responsibilities
Day‑to‑day work includes supporting the Application Security team, reviewing security scan results, identifying vulnerabilities, and working with developers on remediation.
Proactive, technical, and comfortable working directly with development teams.
Contract extension or full‑time conversion possible based on performance and business needs.
Assist with running and managing application security tools such as SAST, SCA, MAST, DAST, etc.
Review vulnerability results and provide remediation direction to delivery teams.
Conduct reviews on tools and provide the relevant tuning and upgrades with respect to penetration test findings.
Create metrics (KPI and KRIs) for vulnerability management program and present to senior management.
Participate in crafting the Application Security and vulnerability management directives as required.
Educate development teams on OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities for Web, Mobile and APIs.
Automate redundant security tasks and bring in efficiencies within existing security processes.
Provide ongoing support of mobile and web application systems in production including responding to operational requests, problem analysis, resolution, escalation, and reporting as necessary.
Create and maintain supporting documentation.
Critical Skills / Must‑Haves
2–5 years of Application Security experience.
Hands‑on experience with Checkmarx, Snyk, or similar application security scanning tools.
Experience reviewing vulnerability scan results and supporting remediation with development teams.
Understanding of end‑to‑end Application Security.
Basic coding knowledge (any programming language).
Basic scripting and automation experience.
Service Now experience (mandatory – basic knowledge is sufficient).
Must be based in Ontario or able to come to the Toronto office when required.
Nice‑to‑Have
Banking or Financial Services experience.
Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops , OWASP Top 10, or CI/CD security practices.
Security certifications (CEH, Security+, etc.).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
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