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Senior Application Security Analyst

Kemper

Downers Grove, ILFull-time$89–148K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$89–148K/yr
Location
Downers Grove, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CSSLP Or GWAPT Or GWEB Or OSWE Or Comparable Credential, required

Job overview

Kemper is expanding its Cybersecurity team with an Application Security Analyst to identify and reduce security weaknesses in applications, APIs, and software delivery processes. The role reviews designs, supports threat modeling, evaluates security-testing findings, and works with development teams to prioritize remediation and validate fixes. It also addresses risks in software dependencies and AI-enabled application functionality.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Secure Design, requiredAPI Security, requiredSecurity Testing, requiredDeveloper Collaboration, requiredProgramming Languages, nice to haveSoftware Supply-Chain Controls, nice to have

Qualifications

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience, required5+ Years Application Security or Software Engineering, required3+ Years Hands-on Application Security, requiredCSSLP or GWAPT or GWEB or OSWE or Comparable Credential, requiredCISSP or Comparable Security Credential, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Chicago, Illinois

Dallas, Texas

Downers Grove IL

Full time

R-26-0039060

Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, P&C-Butterfield Road-Downers Grove-IL-AAC

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Kemper is currently looking to expand their Cybersecurity team by adding an Application Security Analyst. This person identifies and reduces security weaknesses in applications, APIs, and software delivery processes. The role reviews designs, supports threat modeling, and evaluates findings from security testing. Working with development teams, prioritizes remediation, validates fixes, and improves secure engineering practices, including appropriate safeguards for software dependencies and AI-enabled application functionality.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review designs and support threat modeling.

  • Evaluate code, dependency, and application-testing findings.

  • Prioritize weaknesses using exploitability and business impact.

  • Validate fixes and improve delivery-process controls.

  • Assess relevant risks in software dependencies and AI-enabled applications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (MUST HAVE):

  • Relevant degree or an equivalent combination of professional experience, education, and demonstrated expertise.

  • 5+ years in application security or software engineering, including 3+ years of hands-on application-security work.

  • CSSLP, GWAPT, GWEB, OSWE, or comparable application-security credential.

  • Secure design, API security, testing, and developer collaboration.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (NICE TO HAVE):

  • Relevant programming-language expertise, software supply-chain controls.

  • CISSP or comparable security credential.

The range for this position is $89,000 -$148,000. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, etc.) Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $12 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.4 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,100 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,000 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.

*Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated.

We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Eligible employees may enjoy benefits such as:

  • Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.

  • Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.

  • Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.

  • Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.

  • Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.

  • Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on position classification, scheduled hours, work location, temporary or contingent status, independent contractor status, SkillBridge participation, and applicable plan terms.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,139 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$89–148K/yr
  • Illinois median$89–148K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$100–148K/yr813 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $119K, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($119K) — in the middle half of Cybersecurity Analyst salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in Illinois and 1,139 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Cybersecurity Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (921 postings).
Education
240 of the 1,139 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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