Application Security Senior Associate

DTCC Candidate Experience; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay with bonus/incentive

Health and life insurance

Pension / Retirement

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

DTCC is seeking an Application Security Senior Associate to strengthen our security posture by executing security testing, assessing vulnerabilities, and collaborating with application and engineering teams on remediation. You will contribute to mature AppSec practices while supporting secure software development, risk management, and control requirements.

You will lead SCA, SAST, and DAST activities, review findings, prioritize remediation, and drive evidence-based decisions across risk,

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Application Security, secure software development, vulnerability management, or related cyber discipline.
• Knowledge of SCA, SAST, DAST concepts and vulnerability lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze security findings and communicate remediation clearly.
• Experience with Application Security tools, pipelines, and evidence management.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure development practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute SCA, SAST, and DAST activities to provide coverage.
• Review findings, assess risk and prioritize remediation, retesting, closure.
• Explain findings to development teams and track vulnerabilities to resolution.
• Support Application Security platforms through testing, analysis, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Apply security standards and governance to development and testing activities.
• Support FOSS and vulnerability exception processes with evidence and decisions.
• Contribute to AppSec metrics, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation to support risk, control, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Application Security

Vulnerability analysis

Security testing

Risk communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SCA

SAST

DAST

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We’re committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You will have in this role

As an Application Security Senior Associate, you will help strengthen the organization’s application security posture by executing security testing, assessing vulnerabilities, and partnering with application and engineering teams to drive effective remediation. You will contribute to the ongoing maturity of Application Security practices while supporting secure software development, risk management, and control requirements.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Execute Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) activities to provide effective application security coverage.
• Review application security findings, validate risk and severity, and support prioritization, remediation, retesting, and closure.
• Partner with application development and engineering teams to explain security findings, recommend practical remediation approaches, and track vulnerabilities through resolution.
• Support Application Security platforms and services through security test execution, issue analysis, operational monitoring, troubleshooting, and adherence to established processes.
• Apply established security standards, controls, and governance requirements across secure development and application security testing activities.
• Support Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and vulnerability exception processes by reviewing supporting evidence, documenting decisions, and tracking time-bound remediation commitments.
• Contribute to AppSec metrics, reporting, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen security testing coverage and overall delivery.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation and evidence to support risk, control, audit, and regulatory requirements.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in Application Security, secure software development, vulnerability management, or a related cybersecurity discipline.
• Working knowledge of SCA, SAST, and DAST concepts and the application vulnerability management lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze technical security findings, assess risk, and communicate remediation requirements clearly to application and engineering teams.
• Experience working with Application Security tools, development pipelines, ticketing or workflow systems, and structured security evidence.
• Knowledge of secure development practices and common application security risks, such as the OWASP Top 10, is preferred.

Talents Needed for Success:

• Communicates technical security findings clearly and collaborates effectively with application development and engineering teams.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and analytical thinking when evaluating vulnerabilities, risk, and appropriate remediation actions.
• Works with accuracy and attention to detail, follows through on commitments, and promptly escalates risks, issues, or blockers.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and prioritization skills when managing multiple security findings, remediation activities, and deadlines.
• Approaches technical issues with curiosity and a practical, risk-based mindset focused on improving application security.
• Seeks feedback, shares knowledge, and contributes to the continuous improvement of Application Security processes and practices.
• Supports an environment where honesty, transparency, teamwork, accountability, and respect are expected.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.