Application Security Consultant

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Application Security Consultant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the security posture of mid-sized businesses across various sectors. This dynamic position involves leading security engagements, conducting in-depth application security assessments, and collaborating closely with development teams to foster secure coding practices. With a strong emphasis on innovation and professional growth, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of application security. If you are passionate about security and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment that values flexibility and results, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in Information Security, 2+ years in Application Security.
• Strong understanding of secure software design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead security engagements and conduct application security services.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.

Skills

Information Security

Application Security

Secure Software Design

Communication Skills

Programming Languages (Java, Golang, C#, Python, C++)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Security Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Title: Application Security Consultant
Job ID:76847
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview:
Our client, a leader in application and cloud infrastructure security, is seeking an Application Security Consultant to join their dynamic and innovative team. This role plays a key part in delivering top-tier security services while contributing to continuous improvement and growth. The team applies industry-best practices to provide security architecture, risk assessments, secure development lifecycle (SDLC) consulting, and CI/CD security adoption. Our client partners with mid-sized businesses in finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and technology to enhance their security posture. At our client’s company, collaboration, excellence, and teamwork are at the core of everything they do. They value flexibility, emphasizing results over rigid schedules, so you can achieve both professional success and work-life balance.

What you will be doing:

• Lead security engagements from initiation to completion, collaborating with internal and external teams.
• Conduct application security services, including design reviews and penetration testing for web, mobile, and desktop applications using both automated and manual approaches.
• Develop and deliver security design documents and risk assessment reports.
• Design tailored application security solutions to meet client needs.
• Identify security vulnerabilities, recommend remediation strategies, and support implementation.
• Work closely with development teams to enhance secure coding practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Application Security, providing mentorship and peer reviews.
• Support cloud infrastructure security and contribute to engagements in related security areas.
• Participate in industry conferences, training, and professional development.

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Information Security, with at least 2 years in Application Security.
• 2+ years of modern software development experience (API security expertise is a plus).
• Strong understanding of secure software design principles and development methodologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Golang, C#, Python, or C++.
• Expertise in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25 risks.
• Experience with security analysis tools (static, dynamic, black-box, and white-box testing).
• Knowledge of secure authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, OpenID, SAML).
• Demonstrated contributions to the security community (e.g., research, presentations, open-source projects, bug bounties).
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including executive-level engagement.

Salary/Rate Range: $90,000 – $120,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth. If you’re passionate about application security and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!