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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Security Analyst - **Company:** The University of North Carolina - **Location:** Chapel Hill, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $85,000 - $105,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Lifecycle Management, Computing Platforms, User Authentication, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Relational Databases, Programming Tools, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Proprietary Software, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Web Services, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Security, Software Troubleshooting, People Soft, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Splunk, Api Management - **Published:** November 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328511/pre_apply ## About the Role Master's and 1-2 years' experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience * Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage workload schedules, and monitor progress against established goals and deadlines. * Demonstrated knowledge of systems analysis, application development, and application support methodologies. * Experience developing and supporting solutions within integrated environments that require interaction between multiple applications and systems. * Experience with authentication, authorization, role-based security, and access management concepts. * Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies. * Experience performing requirements gathering, business analysis, and technical documentation. * Experience troubleshooting application and security-related issues. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Experience coordinating activities across technical and business teams. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Experience with any development tools - Example: JAVA, HTML, PHP, Python, etc Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience * Experience creating and maintaining functional, technical, and end-user documentation. * Experience with web application development and support, including knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web services, and API integrations. * Ability and willingness to learn new technologies, applications, and development platforms, including PeopleSoft, third-party software solutions, and emerging development tools. * Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize online resources, technical documentation, and research tools to investigate issues and identify solutions. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong organizational and time-management abilities. * Experience with relational database concepts, design, querying, and data management. * Experience analyzing application, system, and integration logs manually and through monitoring and analytics tools such as Splunk., + Master's degree or higher and 1-2 years' of experience + Bachelors degree and 2-4 years of experience + A combination of related education and experience + None of the above 2. * How many years of experience do you have managing application security to include access management? + Less than 2 years + 2-5 years + 5-10 years + 10+ years 3. * How many years of experience as a security analyst, business analyst or developer in PeopleSoft + Less than 2 years + 2-5 years + 5-10 years + 10+ years 4. * Briefly describe your experience analyzing, designing and implementing application authorization and general security (Open Ended Question) ## Description This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Enterprise Applications Security Analyst is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and operational support of enterprise application security solutions supporting ConnectCarolina and related University systems. The position serves as a technical contributor within the Enterprise Applications team and works closely with business stakeholders, functional teams, Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams, and technical support staff to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient access to University applications and data. The position combines business analysis, application security, project coordination, development, implementation, compliance support, and operational responsibilities. The incumbent participates in all phases of the application lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. This position supports enterprise security initiatives involving authentication, authorization, role administration, access governance, audit compliance, monitoring, and security process improvement while ensuring alignment with University policies and industry best practices.