Associate Security Analyst (Application Security) Contractual -ITDSGGR

International Monetary Fund • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Associate Security Analyst (Application Security) supports the integration of security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) by collaborating with development, infrastructure, and application teams to support vulnerability remediation efforts, application security initiatives, and secure development practices. The successful candidate combines foundational application security knowledge with strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to help maintain the security posture of enterprise applications while supporting continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience;
• Experience in Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Secure Development or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as OWASP Top 10, NIST and secure development practices.
• Experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, .NET)
• Understanding of secure architecture principles for web-based and cloud-based applications.
• Exposure to security testing methodologies and tools, including static analysis, dynamic analysis, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, technical teams, and business partners.
• Strong communication, project coordination, organizational, analytical, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track deliverables effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications, such SSCP, Security+, or working toward CISSP or similar.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
• Experience using Power BI and AI-enabled tools to support reporting, analytics, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams to promote secure coding practices and support the implementation of Secure SDLC standards, including security requirements for application design and development.
• Assist in integrating application security tools, such as SAST, DAST, and SCA into CI/CD pipelines, and participate in threat modeling and security design reviews under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Review security testing results and support remediation efforts for identified vulnerabilities.
• Help implement security controls for applications deployed in both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Assist in tracking vulnerability remediation activities and supporting the timely closure of identified findings in collaboration with application and engineering teams.
• Support training efforts and knowledge sharing on secure development practices within engineering teams.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to provide application security guidance to technical teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level