Senior Application Security Analyst

Kemper • Downers Grove, IL

5d • $89,000 - $148,000

About The Position

Kemper is expanding its Cybersecurity team and is seeking an Application Security Analyst to identify and reduce security weaknesses in applications, APIs, and software delivery processes. The role reviews designs, supports threat modeling, evaluates security-testing findings, and works with development teams to prioritize remediation and validate fixes. It also helps improve secure engineering practices, including safeguards for software dependencies and AI-enabled application functionality.

The position is available in Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; and Downers Grove, Illinois. The salary range is $89,000–$148,000. Offers are determined based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. The role is eligible for Kemper’s benefits package.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or an equivalent combination of professional experience, education, and demonstrated expertise.
• At least 5 years of experience in application security or software engineering, including at least 3 years of hands-on application-security work.
• CSSLP, GWAPT, GWEB, OSWE, or a comparable application-security credential.
• Experience with secure design, API security, security testing, and developer collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant programming-language expertise.
• Experience with software supply-chain controls.
• CISSP or a comparable security credential.

Responsibilities

• Review designs and support threat modeling.
• Evaluate code, dependency, and application-testing findings.
• Prioritize weaknesses based on exploitability and business impact.
• Validate fixes and improve delivery-process controls.
• Assess relevant risks in software dependencies and AI-enabled applications.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed