AppSec Engineer (Policy/Platform)

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Application Security Engineer to provide technical expertise across the AppSec platform portfolio. The role supports AppSec tooling, policy implementation, vulnerability analysis, false-positive validation, platform escalations, and developer enablement activities.

This is a hybrid contract position based in San Antonio, TX, with a pay range of $50.00–$55.00 per hour. Applicants should have hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, API security, IaC, and mobile security

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Secure SDLC and AppSec practices.
• Hands-on experience with SAST, SCA, API Security, DAST, IaC, and Mobile Security testing.
• Experience administering and supporting AppSec platforms and tooling.
• Experience conducting vulnerability validation, root-cause analysis, and false-positive assessments.
• Experience providing secure coding guidance and remediation support to development teams.
• Familiarity with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated security controls.
• Experience leveraging APIs, automation, and AI-assisted workflows to improve security operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across the Application Security platform portfolio.
• Support AppSec tooling and policy implementation.
• Perform vulnerability analysis and false-positive validation.
• Handle platform escalations and remediation guidance.
• Enable developers with secure coding practices and tooling.

Skills

Application security

Information security

Policy development

Secure SDLC

SAST

DAST

SCA

Mobile security

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Education

Certifications (CSSLP, CISSP, GWAPT, GWEB)

Job description

Description

Application Security Engineer to provide technical expertise across the Application Security platform portfolio. The AppSec Engineer will support AppSec tooling, policy implementation, vulnerability analysis, false-positive validation, platform escalations, and developer enablement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Secure SDLC and Application Security practices
• Hands-on experience with SAST, SCA, API Security, DAST, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Mobile Security testing
• Experience administering and supporting AppSec platforms and security tooling
• Experience conducting vulnerability validation, root-cause analysis, and false-positive assessments
• Experience providing secure coding guidance and remediation support to development teams
• Familiarity with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated security controls
• Experience leveraging APIs, automation, and AI-assisted workflows to improve security operations

Skills

Application security, Information security, policy development, secure sdlc, SAST, DAST, SCA, mobile security, gitlab, ci/cd pipelines, devsecops, CSSLP, CISSP, GWAPT, GWEB

Top Skills Details

Application security,Information security,policy development,secure sdlc,SAST,DAST,SCA,mobile security,gitlab,ci/cd pipelines,devsecops

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, GWAPT, GWEB, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 1, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in San Antonio,TX.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.