Application Security Engineer

Innova Solutions Inc; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 234,963,000 - 252,156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability insurance

ID theft protection

Sick time

paid leaves

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking an Application Security Engineer for a 12‑month contract in Charlotte, NC. The role blends security with software engineering to embed secure practices across teams.

You will secure AI/LLM apps, integrate security into CI/CD, and mentor developers while driving governance and risk management across programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Application Security (with enablement or CoP experience).
• Hands-on in AI/LLM security (prompt injection, RAG, guardrails).
• Strong Python automation skills (security testing, adversarial probes).
• Expertise in secure SDLC, CI/CD security, and threat modeling.

Responsibilities

• Champion AppSec-by-design across decentralized engineering teams.
• Secure AI/LLM applications (prompt injection, data leakage, adversarial testing).
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, SCA, AVR flows).
• Operationalize AI adversarial testing & define Golden Test Suites.
• Build security KPIs, dashboards & compliance tracking.
• Enable teams via training, playbooks, threat modeling & workshops.
• Act as the bridge between Security & Engineering.
• Drive governance, risk tracking, and enterprise security standards adoption.

Skills

Application Security

AI/LLM security

Python automation

Secure SDLC

CI/CD security

Threat modeling

Mentor developers

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

ServiceNow AVR

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an Application Security Engineer. Position type: Contract (12 months) Location: Charlotte, NC Hybrid: (3 days onsite/ 2 day remote)

Sauwali Rawat ([phone] [emailprotected]

As an Application Security Engineer, what you'll Do:

• Champion AppSec-by-design across decentralized engineering teams
• Secure AI/LLM applications (prompt injection, data leakage, adversarial testing)
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, SCA, AVR flows)
• Operationalize AI adversarial testing & define Golden Test Suites
• Build security KPIs, dashboards & compliance tracking
• Enable teams via training, playbooks, threat modeling & workshops
• Act as the bridge between Security & Engineering
• Drive governance, risk tracking, and enterprise security standards adoption

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Application Security (with enablement or CoP experience)
• Hands‑on in AI/LLM security (prompt injection, RAG, guardrails)
• Strong Python automation skills (security testing, adversarial probes)
• Expertise in secure SDLC, CI/CD security, and threat modeling
• Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA & ServiceNow AVR
• Proven ability to mentor developers and influence engineering teams

Pay Range and Benefits:

Pay Range*: Between $82 - $88 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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