What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Security Analyst position at AVA Consulting?
AVA Consulting is seeking an Application Security Analyst
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)
U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for an Application Security Analyst to be part of its team in its North American operations.
Description:
- We are seeking a skilled and proactive Application Security Analyst to integrate security practices into our client s DevOps processes.
- The ideal candidate will work closely with development and operations team to ensure secure software delivery pipelines, automate security controls, and foster a culture of shift left in the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines.
- Integrate security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, etc.) into development workflows.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
- Automate security testing and compliance checks.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents in cloud and container environments.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Stay current with emerging security threats and DevSecOps best practices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- 3 years of experience in DevOps, Security Engineering, or related roles.
- 2-3 years of security experience.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Harness).
- Development knowledge on Java, Python, .Net, etc
- Experience with security tools (e.g., Veracode, GHAS, Orca).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and their security features.
- Understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.
Ron Tolson
AVA Consulting
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