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Application Security Specialist

L6

rpl internationalDenver, CO4 days ago

Occupations

Information Security AnalystsSecurity Management SpecialistsInformation Security Engineers

Industries

Computer Systems Design ServicesCustom Computer Programming ServicesSoftware Publishers
Remote | Contract | No C2C | Fortune 500 ClientThe position will support Application Security team by documenting application securityprocesses, conducting gap analyses, defining KPIs, and helping implement security toolsacross the organization. This person will work between engineering, architecture, security, and business stakeholders to translate technical requirements into business requirementsand process documentation. The individual will help evaluate security products, support proof-of-concept (POC)initiatives, and facilitate conversations with engineering teams to ensure applicationsecurity tools and processes are implemented consistently across different brands.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Document existing application security processes, workflows, and the softwaredevelopment lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Conduct gap analyses to identify process, security, and implementation gaps.
  • Define and track KPIs and metrics for application security operations.
  • Work with engineers and architects to develop process flows and implementationdocumentation.
  • Translate technical requirements into clear business requirements and actionabledocumentation.
  • Facilitate discussions between security teams, engineers, architects, and businessstakeholders.
  • Support product selection, tool evaluations, and proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives.
  • Coordinate the implementation of application security tools across brands andbusiness units.
  • Help ensure application security practices are integrated throughout the SDLC.
  • Support Agile processes and collaborate with technical teams on implementationplanning. Technical Environment Candidates should have familiarity with application security processes and tools, including:
  • Source code repositories: GitHub, GitLab
  • Application security scanning: Snyk
  • Security frameworks: NIST
  • Security technologies: Akamai, secrets management, and certificate management
  • SDLC: Integrating security into software development and deployment lifecycles The role is focused on security process ownership, product implementation, and crossfunctional coordination, rather than hands-on software engineering alone.
Ideal Candidate Profile: The strongest candidate will have
  • 3+ years of experience in business analysis, product ownership, technical programdelivery, or a similar role within cybersecurity or application security.
  • Experience documenting workflows, process flows, requirements, andimplementation procedures.
  • A solid understanding of application security and the SDLC.
  • Experience working directly with software engineers and technical architects.
  • The ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendlydocumentation.
  • Experience conducting gap analyses, defining KPIs, and improving processes.
  • Exposure to security tools, vendor evaluations, product selection, or POCs.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cross-functional project delivery.
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Level

LeadL6

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Information Security Analysts

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted

4 days ago

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