Application Security, Analyst chez Vanguard

Application Security, Analyst

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locations

Malvern, PA

Charlotte, NC

Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 4 Days Ago

job requisition id

182415

Core Responsibilities

• Performs manual and AI-assisted secure code reviews across modern application stacks, analyzing source code to identify vulnerabilities, logic flaws, and insecure coding practices.

• Utilizes established prompts, workflows, and review methodologies to support AI-assisted code review activities.

• Reviews and validates vulnerability findings identified through automated and AI-assisted analysis.

• Produces clear technical reports and risk-based recommendations.

• Works with development teams to communicate findings and support remediation efforts.

• Collaborates with penetration testers, threat modelers, and application security teams.

• Supports team processes, methodologies, and automation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in application security, secure code review, or software engineering with a security focus.

• Understanding of secure coding principles, application security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10 and common application vulnerabilities), and secure software development practices.

• Familiarity with modern software architectures, APIs, cloud-native applications, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or similar languages.

• Familiarity with SAST tools such as Checkmarx, Fortify, Veracode, Semgrep, or SonarQube as well as familiarity with secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices

• Familiarity with generative AI or AI-assisted developer/security tools used in software development, code review, or security testing activities.

• Ability to communicate security findings and remediation guidance to developers and technical teams.

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating prompts, workflows, agents, or automations

• Familiarity with LLM security risks, prompt injection, insecure code generation, model misuse, and AI application attack vectors.

• Familiarity with applications that utilize machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI, or AI-enabled business processes.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.