Skill
Application Security
Cybersecurity
Application Security is the practice of identifying, preventing, and fixing security vulnerabilities within software applications, covering areas like secure coding, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning. It is a specialization for security engineers and developers who work to protect applications from threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and data breaches.
Application Security in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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- 14
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Open roles requiring Application Security (14)
IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) - ALTERNATE HIRING AUTHORITY
Air Force Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio · $130,461 – $169,604
This senior leadership role oversees cybersecurity and information assurance for Air Force intelligence systems across a geographically dispersed enterprise, combining technical expertise with executive-level decision-making and personnel management. It suits an experienced cybersecurity leader with deep knowledge of national security systems, policy, and the ability to advise senior military and intelligence community officials on complex risk and authorization decisions.
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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
Warfighting Acquisition University
San Diego, CA · $76,463 – $164,301
This federal cybersecurity role manages risk frameworks and security controls for Department of War information systems, suitable for candidates with hands-on experience in authorization processes, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring of enterprise systems.
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Cyber Defense Analyst VP
Citigroup
Full-time · Irving, TX · $125,760 – $188,640
A senior cybersecurity role within Citi's banking services division focused on vulnerability management, security incident response, and risk governance. This position suits an experienced security professional with expertise across multiple domains who can translate threat data into risk mitigation strategies and work closely with leadership and technology teams.
Listed on Citigroup’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff AI Security Engineer
Blumberg Portfolio
Remote, USA · $159,000 – $249,000
Addepar is hiring a Staff-level security engineer to lead AI security initiatives across their investment platform, working on strategy, product security, and governance. This role suits experienced security professionals who want to shape an organization's approach to AI risks and build security solutions from the ground up.
Listed on Blumberg Portfolio’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal Security Technology Strategist
Citrix Systems
CA$157,699 – CA$207,699
A senior security strategist role focused on helping large enterprises adopt Citrix's zero trust and secure access solutions. This suits experienced cybersecurity professionals who can translate complex security concepts for both technical teams and executives, and who want to influence product direction through customer partnerships.
Listed on Citrix Systems’s careers site · Apply there ↗
IT Security Engineer
Auto-Owners Insurance
Auto-Owners Insurance is hiring an IT Security Engineer to manage security risks, respond to incidents, and maintain compliance across the company's systems and infrastructure. This role suits someone with a background in information security or computer science who wants to develop expertise in security engineering, network defense, and threat analysis while working hybrid from their Michigan offices.
Listed on Auto-Owners Insurance’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Security Consultant - H&PS
Accenture
This is a security consultant role embedded within health, public sector, and government technology projects, where you'll identify cyber risks, design controls, and ensure security governance throughout complex implementations. The role suits experienced security professionals who can balance technical depth in cloud or infrastructure with the ability to translate security requirements for non-technical stakeholders.
Listed on Accenture’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal Security Engineer – Business Information Security Office (BISO)
Target
Full-time · 7000 Target Pkwy N,NCD-0375 Brooklyn Park,MN 55445 · $168,000 – $303,000
Target seeks a Principal Engineer to design and scale security solutions protecting operational technology across its supply chain and stores. This role suits experienced security architects with deep OT expertise who can lead strategic initiatives and mentor teams across a large enterprise.
Listed on Target’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (US Federal)
Workday
Reston, VA · $159,600 – $239,400
A senior infrastructure and security engineering role supporting U.S. federal government contracts, focused on building and securing Kubernetes-based platforms with automation and compliance tooling. Suited for experienced engineers comfortable with high-stakes, mission-critical work requiring security clearances and on-site presence in the DC area.
Listed on Workday’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Comcast Cybersecurity: Principal Program Manager, Cyber Security – Frontier AI Models
Comcast
Philadelphia, PA
Comcast seeks a principal program manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives addressing risks from frontier AI models and other emerging threats. This role is best suited for experienced program leaders comfortable navigating complex cross-functional environments and translating technical security concepts for senior executives.
Listed on Comcast’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Application Security
Measured from the 14 open roles that name Application Security — not from a curated list.
- Network Security5 roles35.7%
- Vulnerability Management5 roles35.7%
- Cloud Security4 roles28.6%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)3 roles21.4%
- Penetration Testing3 roles21.4%
- Risk Management3 roles21.4%
Roles that use Application Security
Employers hiring for Application Security
14 in total, most open roles first.
- AAccenture1 role
- AC
- AIAuto-Owners Insurance1 role
- BPBlumberg Portfolio1 role
- Citigroup1 role
- Citrix Systems1 role
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