Application Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Jobs; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Spending accounts

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Pension after six months

Job summary

Consumers Credit Union in Illinois is seeking an early-career Application Security Analyst to strengthen application protections and support testing, remediation, and SDLC security controls. The role is based in Lake Forest with a hybrid schedule.

Salary range USD 67,980 to 108,768 and eligibility for an annual bonus. Local candidates in Northern Illinois or Southeast Wisconsin preferred; on-call rotation approximately every 6 weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field.
• 2+ years of cybersecurity or IT experience.
• Exposure to application security concepts and remediation.
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn security tools.
• Security certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with application security testing using industry tools.
• Review findings and support remediation with development teams.
• Maintain WAF protections and investigate threats.
• Participate in secure design discussions and code reviews.
• Support API security reviews and secure data handling.
• Track vulnerability remediation across teams.
• Document security processes and tools.
• Research threats and best practices including OWASP Top 10.
• Collaborate to promote secure SDLC practices.

Skills

2+ years experience

Application security concepts

OWASP Top 10

Secure coding

Programming basics

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Eagerness to learn

Security certifications (a plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Vulnerability scanners

Security testing tools

Job description

Consumers Credit Union, Illinois is seeking an early-career Application Security Analyst to strengthen application protections against evolving threats. The role contributes to application security testing, remediation support, and integrating security controls throughout the SDLC.

Role Location and Work Style

This position is based in Lake Forest, IL and follows a hybrid schedule. The plan includes 3 days per week at the corporate office. Local Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin candidates only are eligible. The role also involves on-call rotation participation approximately once every 6 weeks.

Compensation

The annual salary range is USD 67,980 to 108,768. This role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with application security testing using industry tools and technologies to identify potential vulnerabilities
• Review and analyze security findings and partner with development teams to support remediation efforts
• Help monitor and maintain Web Application Firewall (WAF) protections and investigate potential threats
• Participate in secure design discussions, code reviews, and security assessments
• Support API security reviews and help ensure secure handling of sensitive information
• Track and validate vulnerability remediation activities across teams
• Maintain documentation related to application security processes, standards, and tools
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and application security best practices, including OWASP Top 10 and SANS CWE Top 25
• Collaborate with developers and technology teams to promote secure coding practices throughout the SDLC

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, software development, IT support, systems administration, or a related technology field
• Exposure to application security concepts, secure coding practices, or vulnerability management through work experience, internships, coursework, labs, or personal projects
• Basic understanding of common application security risks, including those identified by the OWASP Top 10
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages and modern software development practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Desire to learn application security tools and technologies, including vulnerability scanning and testing platforms
• Security certifications are a plus

Technologies and Frameworks

• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• OWASP Top 10
• SANS CWE Top 25

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical: High Deductible, HMO and PPO
• Dental
• Vision
• Spending accounts
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan (eligible to participate at any time)
• Pension plan enrollment following six months of employment and 1,000 hours of service and reaching age 20