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Sr. Application Security Specialist
 TEKsystems | |
$55.00 - $65.00 / hr
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life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Deerfield | |
 May 15, 2025 | |
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*Description*
Key Responsibilities - Operate and optimize the use of tools such as Rapid,7 InsightVM, Microsoft Defender, GitHub Advanced Security, Secure Now, and other scanning platforms. - Organize and correlate vulnerability data to highlight prioritized, logically grouped requirements for remediation. - Aggregate and normalize large data sets across platforms. - Build and maintain Excel-based tracking tools and Power BI dashboards to monitor trends, patch status, and KPIs over time. - Communicate security posture to both technical and executive stakeholders with clarity. - Champion Secure-by-Design and Defense-in-Depth principles throughout the software development lifecycle. - Engage with product and engineering teams to recommend actionable remediation paths that align with dev timelines. - Apply OWASP (e.g., Top 10, ASVS) and MITRE ATT&CK/CWE frameworks to evaluate and communicate threats and control gaps. - Collaborate in building or refining application security standards based on industry best practices. - Leverage Microsoft Defender, Rapid7, and asset inventories to track how outdated operating systems or unpatched components impact application layer vulnerabilities. - Contribute to asset classification and patch prioritization strategies. *Skills* Owasp, MITRE ATT&ck, Vulnerability, Rapid7, Microsoft Defender, Secure Now, Application security, Penetration test, Cyber security, Sast *Top Skills Details* Owasp,MITRE ATT&ck,Vulnerability,Rapid7,Microsoft Defender,Secure Now,Application security *Experience Level* Intermediate Level *Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type* This is a hybrid position in Deerfield,IL. *Application Deadline* This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. | |