Application Security Expert: Secure Dev & Remediation

Lessor A/S; Lillerød; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Paychex Europe is seeking a technically focused Application Security Specialist to join our security team of 5 with a primary focus on Secure development lifecycle and Vulnerability Management. You will work closely with software development teams to identify, analyze, calibrate, prioritize, and drive remediation of security vulnerabilities across our commercial products.

You will play a key role in strengthening secure software development practices using security testing tools such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Hands‑on experience with application security, secure coding, vulnerability assessment, SAST technologies, and security risk analysis within a modern software development environment.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management principles, vulnerability lifecycle management, and remediation processes.
• Hands‑on experience with Checkmarx or other SAST platforms.
• Experience with vulnerability scoring and risk assessment frameworks such as CVSS.
• Understanding of vulnerability triage, calibration, false‑positive analysis, and risk‑based prioritization methodologies.
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as CIS controls and secure software development practices.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical security findings effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review, triage, and calibration of vulnerability findings from SAST, SCA and container scans.
• Analyze Checkmarx findings to distinguish true positives from false positives and ensure accurate vulnerability classification.
• Assess vulnerabilities using CVSS, exploitability, business impact, and environmental context to determine appropriate risk ratings and remediation priorities.
• Partner with development teams to identify root causes of security vulnerabilities and provide remediation guidance aligned with secure coding best practices.
• Promote secure development practices based on e.g. OWASP Top 10, OWASP ASVS, CWE, and secure coding standards.
• Contribute to the development of AI-assisted workflows for vulnerability detection, analysis, prioritization, and remediation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain vulnerability metrics, remediation dashboards, risk reporting, and executive-level security reporting.
• Maintain evidence, audit trails, and documentation supporting security assessments, remediation activities, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent documentation skills

Effective communication with stakehold

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Information Security or related field

Tools

Checkmarx

SAST platforms

Job description

Paychex Europe is seeking a technically focused Application Security Specialist to join our security team of 5 with a primary focus on Secure development lifecycle and Vulnerability Management. You will work closely with software development teams to identify, analyze, calibrate, prioritize, and drive remediation of security vulnerabilities across our commercial products.

You will play a key role in strengthening secure software development practices using security testing tools such as