Cybersecurity Specialist I – Application Security

Cybersecurity Specialist I – Application Security

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

BMS is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist I - Application Security with 2+ years of experience in DevSecOps or a related security role. This role will support automated security testing in CI/CD pipelines, perform first-level review of application security findings, and work with senior team members and developers to improve secure software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

·   Support the integration and operation of automated security checks in CI/CD pipelines.

·   Run SAST, SCA and DAST scans, perform first-level triage, and track remediation with development teams.

·   Help onboard applications and repositories to security tools and maintain scanner configurations and integrations.

·   Work with developers to reproduce findings, understand root causes and apply secure coding guidance.

·   Maintain clear documentation, operational procedures and vulnerability reporting.

·   Develop basic automation using Python, Bash or similar scripting languages and integrate tools through REST APIs.

·   Participate in secure coding awareness, threat modeling and application security improvement activities under senior guidance.

·   Escalate complex or high-risk findings with clear supporting information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

·   2+ years of experience in DevSecOps, security-focused DevOps, application security or a related role.

·   Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and source control platforms such as GitHub.

·   Foundational understanding of SAST, SCA, DAST, OWASP Top 10 and common application vulnerabilities.

·   Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash or a similar language.

·   Ability to analyze technical findings, document work clearly and collaborate with engineering teams.

·   Strong willingness to build deeper application security skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·   Exposure to application security scanning tools or AI-assisted code scanning.

·   Familiarity with REST APIs, containerized development or modern software delivery workflows.

·   Relevant certification or training such as Security+, GitHub Actions or equivalent.

Core Competencies

·   Learning agility and technical curiosity

·   Attention to detail and structured problem solving

·   Teamwork and service orientation

·   Accountability and clear communication

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

For roles based in Los Angeles County only:  If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.

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R1607215 : Cybersecurity Specialist I – Application Security

Experience Level

Mid Level