AppSec Analyst: Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation

Heitmeyer Consulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Heitmeyer Consulting in Columbus, OH is seeking a Cybersecurity Application Security Analyst to assess and improve the security of applications and their underlying services. You will perform vulnerability scanning, review findings with product teams, and advise on fixes to prevent exploitation.

The role blends automated testing with manual analysis, requiring knowledge of common application weaknesses and remediation strategies, plus training developers on secure design and coding practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Certifications: Security+, CISSP.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability scanning and review findings with Application Teams.
• Drive security efficiencies through automation and tooling.
• Lead security team meetings to facilitate secure design.
• Train developers and junior engineers on weaknesses to avoid.
• Monitor the security community for new issues and testing tactics.
• Apply security standards and frameworks to improve the program.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

Security testing

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Heitmeyer Consulting in Columbus, OH is seeking a Cybersecurity Application Security Analyst to assess and improve the security of applications and their underlying services. You will perform vulnerability scanning, review findings with product teams, and advise on fixes to prevent exploitation.

The role blends automated testing with manual analysis, requiring knowledge of common application weaknesses and remediation strategies, plus training developers on secure design and coding practices.