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Application Security Analyst

Trustwave SpiderLabs · Chicago, IL

Compensation

$68k–$88kper year

$68k$88k

Entry Level

RemoteFull-timeOffensive Security

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What is Pen Testing?

Companies hire you to hack their own systems before real hackers do.

This role is for you if you love puzzles and creative problem-solving.

📋About the Role

Assess web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, business logic flaws, and authentication issues. Produce clear, actionable reports for development teams with remediation guidance.

OWASP Top 10Burp SuiteSASTAPI Security

Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

Foundation

4–6 wks

▸CompTIA Security+

▸Networking basics

▸Practice lab

Build Skills

4–8 wks

▸Hands-on labs

▸Build projects

▸Document learning

Get Hired

2–4 wks

▸Resume polish

▸Apply strategically

▸Interview prep

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