Hiring: IT Security Analyst II (AppSec) Company: Western Governors University Location: Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:43:01 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, CI/CD, DAST, Java, JavaScript, OWASP, Python, REST, SAST, SCA, Snyk, Systems Design, Workday About the job Experience: •3+ years of information security experience. Required Skills: •You’ll collaborate on security-focused tools and services while helping shape security documentation and standards. •As an Application Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in strengthening WGU’s security posture by reviewing access requests, guiding vulnerability remediation, and contributing to security policies and standards. Your expertise will help ensure our applications and systems remain secure, resilient, and aligned with best practices. •Safeguard systems and applications by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities throughout the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). •Analyze source code to identify security flaws such as injection flaws and broken authentication. •Oversee vulnerability scanning of applications and APIs. •Perform threat modeling to identify potential attack vectors and security weaknesses during system design •Perform architecture reviews and create security documentation for new projects •Build, configure, and maintain application security tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines Qualifications: •Security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP, CEH, or similar. •Operational familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, Snyk, Checkmarx, or similar SAST/DAST tools. •Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements at the hiring manager’s discretion. •At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations, practical problem-solving, and authentic collaboration. •We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected, you will hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide you through the process. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully. •Technical assessment with the team •Hiring Leader interview •This is a full-time, 5 days in-office position at WGU’s office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Compensation: •$108,200 - $162,400 / year •Bonus Points if You Have Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!