Application Security Analyst

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Application Security
DevOps
Java
Python
Cloud
Docker
Kubernetes

Job Details

AVA Consulting is seeking an Application Security Analyst

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for an Application Security Analyst to be part of its team in its North American operations.

Job Description:

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

Responsibilities:

  • 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 DevSecOps best practices.

Requirements:

Qualifications (Must Haves)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Security Engineering, or related roles.
  • 2-3 years of security experience.
  • 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, Google Cloud Platform) and their security features.
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).

NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.

Ron Tolson

AVA Consulting

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