CareerPlan

Application Security Analyst

Chicago (Green St), IL, USFull-time$57k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Embed security throughout the software development lifecycle by identifying, assessing, and remediating application security risks.

Role type

Application Security Analyst

Builds

Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) initiatives and security-by-design practices

Domain

Cloud-native applications, APIs, and modern development practices

Required skills

SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, threat modeling, secure coding guidance, automation scripting, vulnerability management, software supply chain risk assessment

Preferred skills

Endor Labs, Wiz, GitHub Advanced Security, Veracode, Checkmarx, Burp Suite, cloud security concepts, secure architecture reviews

Technologies

Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Go, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Azure, AWS, GCP

Responsibilities

Perform application security assessments (static, dynamic, SCA, manual validation); Review and triage security findings; Support SSDLC initiatives; Conduct threat modeling and security reviews; Partner with development teams to identify weaknesses; Assist with penetration testing coordination; Develop and maintain security metrics and dashboards; Support vulnerability management processes; Create automation and scripts; Evaluate software supply chain risks; Deliver security awareness training; Support incident response activities

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC