Senior Level Application Security Analyst Jobs

Senior level application security analyst jobs place experienced professionals in charge of threat modeling strategy, vulnerability program ownership, and the engineering teams or cross-functional initiatives that execute remediation at scale. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Banking & Financial Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Anthropic, FINRA, and Jobot hiring at this level now.

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Open roles14
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAnthropic
Top cityMilpitas, CA
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Principal Software Application Security
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Senior Principal Software Application Security
Huntington Bank
Columbus, Ohio
Cloud Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Principal Engineer - Application Security
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Principal Engineer - Application Security
Target
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Security Engineering
DevOps
$168k - $303k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Application Security Architect
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Lead Application Security Architect
FINRA
Rockville, Maryland
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
Technical Program Management
$114k - $249k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Application Security Architect – Cloud & DevSecOps
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Application Security Architect – Cloud & DevSecOps
CliftonLarsonAllen
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Distinguished Engineer - Application Security
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Distinguished Engineer - Application Security
CVS Health
New York State
Automation QA
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$175k - $335k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Senior Level Application Security Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

Anthropic2 open roles
FINRA1 open role
Jobot1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Science & Research
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Insurance

Senior Level Application Security Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level application security analyst job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned security programs end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating experience leading threat modeling exercises, driving secure SDLC adoption across engineering teams, and influencing architectural decisions carries significant weight. Certifications like OSCP, CSSLP, or GWAPT strengthen your candidacy, but concrete examples of reducing risk at scale are what set senior applicants apart.

Which companies hire senior level application security analysts?

Companies hiring senior level application security analysts right now include Anthropic, FINRA, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large technology firms, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and defense contractors that run mature security programs and need experienced professionals to lead them.

Are there remote senior level application security analyst jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid availability is strong at the senior level. About 75% of senior level application security analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many organizations trust experienced security professionals to work independently across distributed environments. On-site roles do exist, particularly at regulated industries and organizations with classified or highly sensitive infrastructure.

What makes an application security analyst role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior application security analyst sets the direction for secure development practices, owns vulnerability management programs, mentors junior analysts, and partners directly with engineering and product leadership. The expectation shifts from completing assigned work to defining how security is embedded across the organization and measuring its effectiveness.

Which industries hire the most senior level application security analysts?

Senior level application security analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they handle sensitive data at scale, operate under strict regulatory requirements, or maintain complex software ecosystems that require experienced professionals to lead application security programs rather than simply support them.