Application Security Analyst

Paycom

Oklahoma City (OK)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Join a leading company as an Application Security Analyst to enhance application security and protect systems. This role involves penetration testing, code reviews, and collaboration with development teams while pursuing continuous learning and certifications. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and practical understanding of security vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

Basic experience with web server architecture concepts: HTTP, TLS, DNS, WAF.
Experience with programming/scripting languages like PHP, Python, Java, C++.

Responsibilities

Perform web penetration test assessments and manual code review.
Utilize security scanners to assess security posture.
Advise software development teams on security findings.

Skills

Basic understanding of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

General knowledge of information security principles

Strong analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or Cyber Security

Industry Certification (GWAPT, GCIH, Security+, Pentest+, etc.) preferred

Tools

SQL (MySQL/MSSQL/Postgres)

Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Debian, Red Hat)

Job description

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Description

The Application Security Analyst I position exists to protect the security posture of the Paycom application through tasks such as web application penetration testing, code review, tool use, and other as-needed security reviews. Additional tasks include work to develop or improve existing projects that contribute to application security, and user education.

Perform web penetration test assessments and manual code review.
Utilize security scanners and other automation technology to assess the security posture of the Paycom application and document findings.
Research 3rd party tools, software libraries, APIs, and other incoming technology for security viability and document any concerns prior to application integration.
Advise and provide technical guidance to software development teams over security findings and remediation.
Analyze security findings and escalate complex or recurring issues to other Application Security teams for further research as needed.
Attend trainings, pursue certifications, and research vulnerabilities, remediations, and new technology to learn and stay up to date on security best practices.
Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and improvement of documentation around security, policies, standards, guides, and procedures where applicable.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or Cyber Security.

Experience:

Basic understanding of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
General knowledge of information security principles and practices.
Basic understanding of web server architecture and relevant concepts: HTTP, TLS, DNS, WAF, etc.
Experience with one or more programming/scripting languages highly recommended: PHP, Python, C#, Java, C++, C, JavaScript, React.
Basic experience with the following technologies is recommended but not required: SQL (MySQL/MSSQL/Postgres), NoSQL, HTML, CSS
Basic experience with the following operating systems is recommended but not required: Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Debian, Red Hat), iOS, Android OS, macOS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Industry Certification (GWAPT, GCIH, Security+, Pentest+, Burp Suite Certified Practitioner, etc.) preferred.

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