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# Sr. Specialist - Information Security

- **Company:** NASDAQ
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Red Team (Cyber Security), Web Application Security, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Web Applications, Delivery Pipeline, Software Security, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1516a0bdc63362db

## About the Role

You'll thrive in this position if you're technically sharp, solutions-focused, and motivated by staying ahead of emerging threats in a fast-paced, high-impact global environment., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

 * Active certification from a recognized security body (e.g., SANS, OffSec, or ISC2).
 * 5+ years of experience in application security, information security, or a related discipline.
 * Proven ability to analyze complex system vulnerabilities and develop effective technical remediation strategies.
 * Strong understanding of web application security threats and secure software development practice.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience working across cross-functional teams including technology, compliance, and risk.
 * Familiarity with cloud-based environments and modern application development practices.
 * Track record of integrating security practices within agile or continuous delivery workflow

This position will be located in Philadelphia and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

## Description

* Conduct security assessments, penetration tests, red team exercises and risk evaluations across systems, networks, and applications of varying complexity.
 * Detect security vulnerabilities and help design and maintain security aspect of the solutions across new and existing applications, systems architecture, and continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
 * Identify and remediate complex system vulnerabilities - including web application threats, malicious code, and network-level exposures - across applications.
 * Leverage AI tools to enhance team productivity and evaluate emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in security practices.
 * Prepare security risk analysis reports and develop response procedures to support informed decision-making across the organization.


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