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Senior Application Security Specialist
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Chicago, USA
Senior · 5–7 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Role Overview
The Senior Application Security Specialist leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security across enterprise applications, APIs, and SaaS platforms.
This role partners with development teams to embed security throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC), reduce application risk, and implement AI-assisted engineering workflows aligned with enterprise security and regulatory requirements.
Key Skills for This Role
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Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Computer Science or Cybersecurity preferred
- Application security, cybersecurity, and/or Artificial Intelligence certifications preferred
- Required experience: Experience in application security, secure development, or DevSecOps, including threat modeling, manual code review, API testing, vulnerability remediation, and Git-based CI/CD integration. Ability to review Java, Apex and/or Python code and build automation. Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security Top 10, ASVS, authentication, authorization, OAuth/OIDC, and secrets management.
- Preferred experience: Experience implementing AI-assisted SDLC workflows for code review, test generation, security testing, and remediation, with measurable results. Ability to apply human review, validate AI-generated code and tests, and protect sensitive data. Experience with Checkmarx, Akamai API Security, or comparable tools. Experience communicating risk and supporting regulated financial services
- Experience in application security, secure development, or DevSecOps, including threat modeling, manual code review, API testing, vulnerability remediation, and Git-based CI/CD integration. Ability to review Java, Apex and/or Python code and build automation. Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security Top 10, ASVS, authentication, authorization, OAuth/OIDC, and secrets management.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
- Compensation
- The estimated salary range for this role is $117,000- $158,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
- From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Computer Science or Cybersecurity preferred
- Application security, cybersecurity, and/or Artificial Intelligence certifications preferred
- Preferred experience: Experience implementing AI-assisted SDLC workflows for code review, test generation, security testing, and remediation, with measurable results. Ability to apply human review, validate AI-generated code and tests, and protect sensitive data. Experience with Checkmarx, Akamai API Security, or comparable tools. Experience communicating risk and supporting regulated financial services
About Wintrust Financial Corporation
Banking5900 employeesFounded 1991
Financial holding company providing community and commercial banking services.
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