Senior Application Security Analyst, VP

Overview

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients' best interests. Our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams deliver technology solutions that keep the bank safe, manage global resources, and enable a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. Ideal candidates are innovators who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We'll enable growth and progress together.

The Senior Application Security Analyst, VP position is part of the CISO organization and provides application security services to Citi businesses in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Candidates perform deep-dive source code review for development organizations and collaborate with teams to ensure proper remediation.

Responsibilities

Perform Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST).

Conduct in-depth manual source code reviews to identify vulnerabilities, including logical flaws, business logic bypasses, and insecure design patterns, complementing automated SAST findings.

Review and validate automated testing results and prioritize actions that resolve issues based on overall risk. Perform application binary analysis when source code is not available.

Identify opportunities to automate, develop custom rules and standardize information security controls. Participate in conference calls with engineering teams to ensure proper scan coverage and effective results.

Design, develop, and implement AI / ML-driven utilities and models to enhance source code analysis, predict vulnerabilities, and automate the validation of security findings.

Write formal security assessment reports using the company's standard reporting format.

Direct the development and delivery of secure solutions by coordinating with business and technical teams. Collaborate with application teams to ensure identified security vulnerabilities are remediated in a timely manner, providing practical guidance on secure coding best practices and vulnerability prevention.

Manage and execute security assessments for multiple projects concurrently and ensure project timelines are met.

Research and explore new testing tools and methodologies. Act as a mentor to junior team members.

Adequately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying ethical judgment, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

At least 6+ years of relevant experience in web development, source code review, or application security testing.

Deep understanding and proven expertise in application security principles, common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE), and secure coding practices.

Development background in Java / J2EE, C#, .NET (and other relevant enterprise languages like Python, JavaScript / Node.js) in an enterprise environment.

Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI / CD pipelines, and integrating automated security tools, including AI / ML-driven solutions, into the Software Development Life Cycle.

Experience using commercial enterprise automated security testing tools such as Burp, Fortify, Checkmarx, Blackduck, Snyk. Proficiency in leveraging SAST tools and experience with manual code review techniques and tools / IDEs to identify complex vulnerabilities.

Demonstrated experience in AI / ML development, including data modeling, algorithm design, and implementation using Python and libraries / frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) techniques for code analysis is a plus.

Professional certifications, such as CISSP, CSSLP (highly preferred), GIAC, CEH or willingness to obtain.

Education

At least Bachelor's degree / University degree or equivalent experience.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Critical Technical Skills

Required : SAST, Java Source Code Review, Java / JSP / J2EE, Checkmarx, OWASP

Preferred : AI / ML skills, DevSecOps, Secrets Scanning, .NET, Burp, DAST, Fortify, Snyk

Job Family Group : Technology

Job Family : Information Security

Time Type : Full time

Primary Location : Irving, Texas, United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range : $125,760.00 - $188,640.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills : Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills : For complementary skills, please see above and / or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date : Dec 31, 2025

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