Application Security Analyst

Position: Application Security Analyst
Location: Plano, Texas 75024 (Hybrid - 3 days onsite; 2 days remote)
Duration: 12 months
Job ID: 172689

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

Job Description:
Client is looking for:

• Client is seeking a skilled and proactive Application Security Analyst to integrate security practices into client's 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.

Candidate will be doing:

• 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/ What candidate bring (Must Haves) - Highlight Top 3 to 5 skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 3 plus years of experience in DevOps, Security Engineering, or related roles.
• 2 to 3 years of security experience. Overall, 6 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, Google Cloud Platform) and their security features.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).

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Pay Range: $75- $80/hr. W2

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