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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

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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