Software Mind

Technology

SeniorSecurityAnalyst-AI&ApplicationSecurity

$28500–40000k ~AI est. San José, San José Province, Costa Rica FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Security Analyst - AI & Application Security at Software Mind. Skills: Application Security, Security Operations, AI Tool Governance. Lead application security testing. Coordinate third-party penetration tests”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

90% English written and oral, Security architecture background, Experience with cloud platforms, Solid understanding of security best practices, Previous experience as security architect, Knowledge of secure coding practices, Ability to work with teams to compile evidence

Nice to Have

Experience in SaaS company, Experience in cloud-native company, Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II, Familiarity with ISO 27001 frameworks, Experience with security architecture review, Experience with threat modeling, Scripting or automation experience, Experience with network security, Experience with zero trust architecture, Experience with microsegmentation, Experience conducting vendor security assessments, AI security certifications a plus, AI governance certification a plus

What You'll Do.

Lead application security testing

Coordinate third-party penetration tests

Track remediation to closure

Leverage Qualys for scanning

Evaluate vulnerability management platform

Integrate security testing tooling

Conduct security architecture reviews

Operate CrowdStrike SIEM

Leverage CrowdStrike Threat Intelligence

Use Rapid7 for vulnerability management

Conduct proactive threat hunting

Perform root cause analysis

Develop and refine detection rules

Prepare security reports

Maintain AI Tool governance

Conduct periodic reviews of AI tools

Partner with Legal and IT

Perform security reviews of AI tools

Evaluate vendor security posture

Complete AI-specific questionnaires

Document findings in vendor register

Monitor procured AI tools for compliance

Remediate gaps against controls

Support classification of AI agents

Assess data access scope

Assess integration security

Apply MCP Server Security Baseline

Review connector data flows

Review permission scopes

Contribute to AI security awareness

Monitor adherence to AI Dev Policy

Escalate policy violations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work independently; Work as part of team; Work with internal teams; Work with external teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication

Process & Methodology

Program maturity

Full Job Description

We are Software Mind, an awesome team of engineers who are ready to ramp up any top-notch company’s projects! Our aim? To always be one step ahead. Become part of a multicultural company in constant growth with an excellent work environment certified by Great Place To Work! Overview Software Mind is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Senior Security Analyst- AI & Application Security. In addition to a competitive salary rate and a positive work environment, we are committed to delivering high-quality technology solutions, we also offer: * Flexible schedules * An authentic work-life balance * Payment in US Dollars About the role: We are seeking a Senior Security Analyst with experience in monitoring and analyzing network and system activity to detect security threats, with hands-on expertise using tools like CrowdStrike Falcon including its Next-Gen SIEM, Data Protection, CSPM, Threat Intelligence capabilities, Qualys, and Rapid7 SIEM, CI/CD pipeline hardening cloud security in AWS and/or Azure and security architecture. Experience implementing process improvements and driving program maturity aligned with NIST CSF 2.0 is essential. Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF) and experience evaluating AI and SaaS tools for security and compliance risk is strongly desired. You should also have excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. ## Qualifications Duties and responsibilities for the role include: Application Security (AppSec) * Lead application security testing activities including SAST, DAST, and software composition analysis (SCA) across the SDLC. * Coordinate and manage third-party penetration tests for web applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure; track remediation to closure. * Leverage Qualys for vulnerability scanning, asset discovery, and prioritized remediation tracking across application and infrastructure layers. * Eva

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