Senior Application Security Analyst

Purolator is one of Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions providers, delivering dependable service to customers across the country. Security is a core enabler of Purolator’s digital and operational strategy. The Information Security Office partners closely with technology and business teams to protect Purolator’s systems, data, and customers while enabling innovation and secure delivery at scale.
The Senior Application Security Analyst is responsible for embedding security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by partnering closely with application and engineering teams. This role focuses on identifying, assessing, and reducing application and API security risk through threat modeling, secure design reviews, vulnerability management, and the operationalization of application security controls.
The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for application security, providing hands‑on guidance to development teams while helping mature secure development practices across the enterprise.
ResponsibilitiesApplication & API Security
Perform application and API security assessments, including design reviews, threat modelling, and architecture reviews, in alignment with enterprise application security standards
Identify security risks across custom‑built, SaaS, and third‑party applications and work with application owners to define practical remediation plans
Review authentication, authorization, data handling, and integration patterns to ensure secure‑by-design implementations
Secure SDLC & DevSecOps
Embed security requirements and controls early in the SDLC (“shift left”) by working directly with development and delivery teams
Support the integration and tuning of Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), secret scanning, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and other application security tooling within CI/CD pipelines
Provide secure coding guidance and recommendations based on OWASP Top 10 and industry best practices
Develop and maintain clear, reusable documentation and standardized frameworks to enable consistent adoption of application security practices across teams
Vulnerability & Risk Management
Triage and assess application security findings from automated tools, penetration tests, and manual reviews
Partner with application teams to prioritize remediation based on risk, exploitability, and business impact
Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted security advisor to application owners, architects, and developers
Contribute to the development and maintenance of application security standards, patterns, and guidance documentation
Support third‑party assessments and security reviews for externally developed or hosted applications
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve application security processes, tooling, and governance
Stay current with emerging application security threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive techniques
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of progressive experience in application security, secure software development, or product security
Strong understanding of web and API technologies ( REST, JSON, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML)
Hands‑on experience with application security testing tools (SAST, SCA, DAST, secret scanning)
Solid knowledge of OWASP Top 10, threat modeling methodologies, and secure coding principles
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain security risks to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven to flourish working in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a cross‑disciplinary team, across multiple projects and multiple locations
Additional Skills That Set You Apart
Experience securing cloud‑native applications in AWS and/or Azure environments
Familiarity with API gateways, WAFs, and runtime protection controls
Experience working in agile or DevOps delivery environments
Relevant security certifications (e.G., CSSLP, GWAPT, GWEB, CISSP, OSCP)
Strong knowledge of one or more modern programming languages (e.G. Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)
Language RequirementProficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.
Posting DetailsLocation:
530 - Corporate
Working Conditions:
Office Environment
Reports to:
Technology Manager Information Security Office
Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
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