Application Security Engineer

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

A leading organization in the technology sector is seeking an Application Security Engineer to join their hybrid team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves designing security controls, performing penetration testing using tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit, and collaborating with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, programming skills in Go, Java, Python, or C#, and experience with CI/CD environments. The position offers a competitive pay rate between $50-$60/hour and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with application security or penetration testing focused on web and/or mobile applications.
• Experience working within modern CI/CD environments and source control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate security controls across applications and services.
• Perform application penetration testing using industry-standard tools.
• Identify, validate, and prioritize vulnerabilities; collaborate with engineering teams.
• Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Review code and architecture with developers to identify security weaknesses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Excellent communication abilities

Strong programming skills in Go

Strong programming skills in Java

Strong programming skills in Python

Strong programming skills in C#

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Burp Suite

Kali Linux

Nmap

Sqlmap

Metasploit

Git

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the technology sector, is seeking a Application Security Engineer to join their team. As a Application Security Engineer, you will be part of the Security Department supporting the Application Security Team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Application Security Engineer

Contract duration - 9+ months

Location:

Phoenix, Arizona - Hybrid 3 days onsite

Pay Range:

$50-$60/hour, w2

What's the Job?

• Design, implement, and validate security controls across applications and services.
• Perform application penetration testing using industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Nmap, Sqlmap, and Metasploit.
• Identify, validate, and prioritize vulnerabilities; collaborate with engineering teams to reproduce issues and define remediation strategies.
• Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines, including automated scanning and security gates.
• Review code and architecture with developers to identify security weaknesses and recommend best practices.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Practical experience with application security or penetration testing focused on web and/or mobile applications.
• Strong programming skills in Go, Java, Python, or C#.
• Hands‑on experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Nmap, Sqlmap, and Metasploit.
• Experience working within modern CI/CD environments and source control systems like Git.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge security projects in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with a talented team of security professionals and developers.
• Enhance your skills with industry‑recognized certifications and training opportunities.
• Be part of an organization committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to improving the security posture of innovative applications and services.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!