Senior Application Security Analyst

D2l; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Subsidy

Equity Grants

Variable Incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

D2L, a cloud company modernizing education, seeks a Senior Application Security Analyst to strengthen its Application Security Program across endpoints, apps, and infrastructure. You will collaborate with operational teams, perform security scans, triage third-party assessments, and drive remediation with stakeholders.

You bring hands-on experience in SAST/DAST/SA, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), vulnerability testing, and a track record with ISO 27001/NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS.

Qualifications

• Hands-on security experience across Endpoint, Application and Infrastructure domains.
• Experience implementing information security controls including SAST/DAST/SCA.
• Experience with public cloud services (AWS, Azure).
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Red Team and Blue Team experience is a plus.
• Experience with ISO 27001 / NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, PBMM.
• Experience using enterprise-grade GRC tools.
• Experience assessing security control implementations in large enterprises, web-scale, serverless environments.
• Experience engaging stakeholders to remediate security findings.
• Experience supporting audits with security evidence.

Responsibilities

• Refine and deliver D2L's Application Security Program focusing on endpoints, apps, and underlying infrastructure.
• Collaborate with operational teams on security risks and provide SME guidance.
• Perform regular security scans and coordinate remediation with stakeholders.
• Triage third-party assessments and address issues with stakeholders.
• Monitor security risks and artifacts throughout their lifecycle.
• Support internal teams during security assessments, reviews, and audits.
• Review third-party reports for alignment with the security program.

Skills

Programming experience

Security concepts

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Explain security controls

Tools

AWS

Azure

SAST

DAST

SCA

Job description

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team – yes, a real person looks at your resume! While we use AI tools internally to streamline tasks like meeting notes, summaries, and administrative work, these tools never rank resumes, make hiring decisions, or influence candidate evaluations.

As Senior Application Security Analyst at D2L, you are a key influencer and contributor to the refinement and delivery of D2L’s Application Security Program.

How will I make an Impact?

• Assist in refining and delivering D2L’s Application Security Program with particular focus on endpoints, applications, and the underlying infrastructure.
• Collaborate with operational teams on existing and emerging security risks and provide subject matter expertise.
• Perform regular security scans and coordinate with stakeholders to address open issues
• Triage third-party assessments and follow up with stakeholders to address issues
• Monitor/track security risks and related artifacts throughout their lifecycle
• Support internal D2L teams during security assessments/reviews/audits
• Review independent third-party reports from vendors, suppliers and partners for alignment with D2L’s Application Security Program

What you’ll bring to the role:

Competencies:

• Ability to engage process owners and explain security controls associated with processes
• Ability to break down complex technical concepts to simple terms for various levels of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn fast and synthesize information from different domains and sources.
• Ability to work well with a wide cross-section of engineering and operational teams

Suggested Qualifications/Experience:

• You have practical programming experience and are proficient at reviewing code in a variety of languages
• You have previous hands‑on experience implementing information security controls across a wide range of domains including Endpoint Security, Application Security, and Infrastructure Security. (SAST, DAST, SCA)
• You have hands‑on experience with public cloud services like AWS or Azure etc.
• You have hands‑on experience performing vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Having both Red Team and Blue Team experience is a strong plus.
• You have demonstrable experience working with teams that have implemented security controls based on ISO 27001/NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, PBMM
• You have experience using enterprise‑grade governance risk and compliance (GRC) tools.
• You have experience assessing security control implementations on large enterprises, web scale and serverless environments.
• You have experience engaging stakeholders in remediating security‑related findings
• You have experience supporting an audit exercise by generating security‑related evidence

This position is to fill an existing vacancy

The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.

Base Salary Range

$110,000—$150,000 CAD

At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

Why we’re awesome:

At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:

• Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our SkillsWave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for SkillsWave‑related activities like exams or final assignments
• Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
• Retirement planning
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
• Dog Friendly Offices Spaces at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne offices.

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