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Job Description Summary

Senior Application Security Analyst is expected to perform Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and integrate security practices into our DevOps pipeline (DevSecOps). As a Sr Application Security Analyst at Broadridge, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the security and integrity of our applications. The role is responsible for conducting comprehensive security assessments, recommending remediation strategies, and collaborating with development and operations teams to implement secure coding practices and maintain a secure environment. Experience with AWS security and container security processes/tools is highly desirable. Additionally, the role is expected to interact with respective development teams, infrastructure teams, Information Security Officers, and other Subject Matter Experts during assessments and while addressing identified vulnerabilities.

Job Description

Role and responsibilities include:

Conduct regular security assessments (SAST/SCA/DAST) utilizing both automated and manual methods to identify security vulnerabilities

Responsible for assessing the risk of the found vulnerabilities as per Broadridge Security Standards and documenting them with proper proof of concepts, as necessary

Perform security design and architectural reviews for new and existing applications to ensure they meet security standards and best practices.

Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to provide expert advice on vulnerability remediation strategies and best practices.

Assess risks reported in the vulnerability assessment results and other security related data, and prioritize remediation actions

Integrate security practices into the CI/CD pipeline to identify and address vulnerabilities early in the development cycle and maintain the tooling in the CICD pipeline

Conduct regular security group reviews.

Identify and implement automation opportunities within security testing and review processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Awareness of working and adapting to Agile environment

Skill Requirements:

A bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline.

Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in application security and 2 years in DevSecOps, and extensive knowledge in any one of the object-oriented programming languages.

Strong Information Security technical skills and knowledge to identify, research and understand security control gaps and program compliance issues

Strong web application security experience with thorough understanding of web application vulnerabilities and secure coding practices

Demonstrated experience in performing threat modeling, security architecture review, and vulnerability assessment on applications and infrastructure

Deep understanding of OWASP methodologies for web, API, mobile, CI/CD, and LLM.

Knowledge in Cloud(AWS, Azure) Architecture

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and their integration with security tools.

Understanding of Security Policies, Procedures, Audit, and Compliance requirements

Skills in Terraform/Chef/Python/Perl/Ruby is desired

Superior ability to effectively communicate security concepts, threats, controls, and mitigation/remediation to application teams and audiences not familiar with such topics

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus is essential

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Willingness and capability to self-learn

Good to Have:

Experience in conducting infrastructure vulnerability scans, analysis of scan results, and vulnerability triage.

Experience in assessing and enhancing security of cloud-based environments and services.

Experience in AWS security involving tools and process

Experience in container/Kubernetes security

Active participation in the security communities and groups

Demonstrated commitment to staying up to date with emerging security threats and technologies.

Hold at least one applicable industry certification; CEH, CISSP, OSCP, CISM, Cloud Security etc.