Application Security Analyst

This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating application security vulnerabilities throughout the SDLC. It supports a broader “Shift Left” cybersecurity strategy, ensuring security is integrated early in development and reinforced through DevSecOps practices.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Application Security & Testing

• Perform security testing: SAST, DAST, IAST, mobile security, and dynamic testing

• Analyze vulnerabilities and recommend secure coding fixes

• Demonstrate vulnerabilities to development teams

• Drive remediation efforts to closure

• DevSecOps & Tooling

• Work within CI/CD pipelines using tools such as:

• Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, TeamCity

• Checkmarx, GitHub Advanced Security, Burp Suite

• Integrate security controls into development workflows

• WAF & Security Controls

• Lead Web Application Firewall (WAF) deployment for new and existing apps

• Implement application security policies, controls, and standards

Collaboration & Enablement

• Partner with development, platform, and supplier teams

• Provide clear remediation guidance

• Train teams on secure coding and application security practices

• Develop training materials

Assessment & Reporting

• Conduct security assessments using standard tools

• Track and report:

• Risks

• Milestones

• Deliverables

• Status updates

• Recommend strategies based on application risk posture

This role is based in Auburn Hills, MI and is required to be on-site in our HQ building 5 days per week.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in application security, security testing, and DevSecOps

Strong understanding of:

• Application architectures (web, mobile, APIs)

• Software development methodologies (Agile, SDLC)

• Modern programming languages (Java, C#, Python)

• Experience performing and interpreting results from:

• SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, and mobile security testing tools

• Hands-on experience with secure code review in common languages (Java, C#, Python preferred)

• Prior background in application development, including:

• Compiled code

• Web applications / services

• Mobile app development

• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards:

• NIST, ISO 27001

• NIST SSDF or similar secure development frameworks

• Strong understanding of:

• OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques

• Common attack vectors (web exploits, DDoS, bot attacks)

• Experience with WAF technologies:

• Akamai, Cloudflare, AWS WAF, Azure Front Door

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern environments:

• AWS, Azure, GCP

• Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)

Working knowledge of:

• Programming/scripting: Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML

• Scripting languages (Python, Bash preferred)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to explain technical risks to non-technical audiences

• Experience writing security reports and documentation

• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications:

• GIAC GWEB

• ISC2 CSSLP

• EC-Council CASE

• Or equivalent AppSec certifications