Application Security Specialist

Vanguard

. Help define and implement Application Security strategy and secure SDLC practices across the organization .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Application Security, Secure SDLC practices, and DevSecOps, with a strong focus on vulnerability management and secure coding principles. Proficient in designing security automation solutions and integrating security tools within CI/CD environments.

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Application SecuritySecure SDLCDevSecOpsVulnerability ManagementSecurity Automation

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Hard Skills

SASTSCAIASTDASTAPI SecurityContainer SecurityCloud PlatformsSecure Coding PrinciplesRisk AssessmentSecurity Metrics

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsSecurity ToolsSecurity Documentation

Industry Keywords

OWASPNISTSANSSecurity StandardsGovernance Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help define and implement Application Security strategy and secure SDLC practices across the organization
Partner with development teams to establish security requirements early in the software development lifecycle
Design and implement security controls and guardrails for continuous and secure application delivery
Develop and maintain security standards and architecture patterns for APIs, cloud-native applications, containers, serverless platforms, and emerging technologies
Assess, prioritize, and drive remediation of application and infrastructure vulnerabilities
Configure, integrate, and onboard teams to application security tools across CI/CD environments
Automate security processes and controls
Conduct security reviews, threat analysis, and risk assessments
Identify vulnerability root causes and provide remediation guidance
Ensure application security solutions are implemented, integrated, and delivering expected coverage
Develop security metrics, reporting, and dashboards
Provide secure coding guidance, technical consultation, and training
Maintain security documentation
Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and OWASP, NIST, and SANS guidance
Support application security standards, policies, and governance initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years related work experience
Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience
Strong experience in Application Security, Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, or Software Engineering
Hands-on experience securing CI/CD pipelines and modern application development environments
Experience with SAST, SCA, IAST, DAST, API Security, and Container Security
Experience working with cloud platforms and cloud-native technologies
Strong understanding of secure coding principles, vulnerability management, and application risk assessment
Experience partnering with development teams to remediate security findings
Experience designing and implementing security automation solutions
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness care
Work-life balance
Investment in your future
Hybrid working model for the majority of crew members
In-person learning, collaboration, and connection opportunities