Application Security Analyst

CGI•Reston, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI has an immediate need for a Application Security Analyst to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable. The Application Security Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and helping remediate security risks across modern applications, including web, API, and backend services. This role focuses on hands-on security testing, manual code reviews, and clear communication of risk to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The analyst works closely with engineering and product teams to improve application security posture while ensuring findings are practical, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

6+ years of professional experience in application security, penetration testing, or a closely related security role
Strong hands-on experience conducting manual application security assessments, including secure code reviews and penetration testing
Solid understanding of common application security vulnerabilities, exploitation methods, and mitigation techniques (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
Proficiency with web security testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and other proxy, scanning, and fuzzing tools
Experience performing manual source code reviews and identifying insecure coding practices across one or more programming languages
Ability to assess vulnerability risk by considering exploitability, technical impact, and business context
Skilled at documenting findings clearly, including evidence, root cause analysis, and actionable remediation guidance
Comfortable explaining security risks and recommendations to both technical teams and business stakeholders
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with developers, architects, and product teams

Nice To Haves

Background in software development or familiarity with modern application architectures is a strong plus
Relevant security certifications (such as GWAPT, OSCP, CEH, or similar) are preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Identifying, assessing, and helping remediate security risks across modern applications, including web, API, and backend services.
Hands-on security testing
Manual code reviews
Clear communication of risk to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Works closely with engineering and product teams to improve application security posture while ensuring findings are practical, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives.