Senior Application Security Analyst

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 CAD

2 paid days off for skills-related活動

Access to mental health services and fi

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Application Security Analyst to strengthen our security posture across endpoints and applications. You will partner with engineering, technology, and business teams to support secure development, assessments, and audit readiness in a remote environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5-7 years of experience in application security, proficiency in code review, cloud exposure (AWS/Azure), and familiarity with ISO 27001/NIST 800-53.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in application security or related field.
• Hands-on experience reviewing code across multiple languages.
• Experience with cloud services such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST 800-53.
• Experience using enterprise GRC tools.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Refine and deliver the application security program for endpoints and applications.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Conduct regular security scans and coordinate issue resolution.
• Triage third-party assessments and follow up on findings.
• Monitor and track security risks throughout their lifecycle.
• Support internal teams during security assessments and audits.
• Review third-party security reports for compliance with standards.

Skills

Programming languages

Cloud services (AWS/Azure)

Vulnerability assessments & pentesting

Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 8

GRC tools

Communication skills

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Application Security Analyst to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will strengthen application security practices across endpoints and applications while helping the organization identify, prioritize, and reduce risk. You will partner closely with engineering, technology, and business stakeholders to support secure development, assessments, and audit readiness. The position also plays a key part in reviewing third-party findings and maintaining visibility into security issues across their full lifecycle.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $140,000 – $175,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Refine and deliver the application security program, with a focus on endpoints and applications
• Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate security risks
• Conduct regular security scans and coordinate issue resolution
• Triage third-party assessments and follow up on findings
• Monitor and track security risks throughout their lifecycle
• Support internal teams during security assessments and audits
• Review third-party security reports for compliance with established standards

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in application security or a related field
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages for code review
• Hands‑on experience with cloud services such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST 800-53
• Experience using GRC tools in enterprise environments
• Strong communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education
• 2 paid days off for skills‑related activities
• Access to mental health services and financial planning support
• Retirement planning support
• 2 paid volunteer days
• Competitive benefits package
• Home Internet reimbursements
• Employee referral program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs
• Social events
• Dog‑friendly office spaces in select locations

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.