Application Security Specialist

Job Title : Application Security Specialist

Location : US (Remote)

About Altera

Altera, a member of the N.

Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world.

These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions.

At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe.

A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.

We are looking for a skilled Application Security Specialist to join our team.

In this role, you will work closely with developers, engineers, and security professionals to ensure our applications are built with security in mind.

Your primary focus will be on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential vulnerabilities in our software applications.

As well as being a primary liason between security and the development teams.

What You'll Do

• Conduct code scanning and analysis to identify vulnerabilities in the application code.
• Perform threat modeling to anticipate and address potential security risks during the application development process.
• Review code for security flaws and provide actionable feedback to development teams.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate secure coding practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Meeting regularly with Development teams to address compliance, SDLC, and OWASP standards.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and compliance requirements to proactively protect applications.
• Work with the teams to document the scan results and follow up with corrective action plans designed by Engineers and Architects.
• Previous application development.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in application security or a closely related field.
• Strong proficiency with security concepts, common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF), and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Hands-on experience with threat modeling, code reviews, and vulnerability remediation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH.
• Hands-on experience with secure development in languages like Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks like STRIDE, DREAD, or PASTA.

Salary Range

80,000 - $ 110,000

Altera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

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HR.Recruiting@AlteraHealth.com