Cloud Application Software Security Engineer

Experis; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

Exposure to AWS GovCloud

Federal environment experience

DevSecOps culture

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Experis is seeking an Application Security Engineer in St. Louis, MO (Hybrid Preferred) with remote consideration. You will join the Security Engineering team supporting Development, Cloud, and Compliance.

The role focuses on conducting security assessments, remediations, and securing applications built with VB.NET, SQL, and Python, plus hardening AWS CDK IaC in AWS GovCloud. This 12-month contract offers exposure to federal environments and a collaborative DevSecOps culture, with potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of application security or secure software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, VB.NET, AWS CDK, and AWS security services.
• Experience with vulnerability management, SBOM analysis, SAST, DAST, and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and implement remediation recommendations.
• Evaluate and remediate KEVs, CVEs, and compliance-related security findings.
• Review and secure custom applications developed in VB.NET, SQL, and Python.
• Harden and secure AWS CDK-based Infrastructure as Code within AWS GovCloud.
• Support SA&A activities, documentation, continuous monitoring, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Security assessments

Remediation

DevSecOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VB.NET

SQL

Python

AWS CDK

AWS GovCloud

SBOM analysis

SAST

DAST

Penetration testing

Job description

Our client, a Government and Technology Services Organization, is seeking an Application Security Engineer to join their team. As an Application Security Engineer, you will be part of the Security Engineering team supporting Application Development, Cloud Engineering, and Compliance teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive security mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title

Application Security Engineer

St. Louis, MO (Hybrid Preferred) | Remote Considered

Pay Range:$90-$120/hr.(Depends on experience)

What's the Job?

• Conduct security assessments and implement remediation recommendations.
• Evaluate and remediate KEVs, CVEs, and compliance-related security findings.
• Review and secure custom applications developed in VB.NET, SQL, and Python.
• Harden and secure AWS CDK-based Infrastructure as Code within AWS GovCloud.
• Support SA&A activities, documentation, continuous monitoring, and regulatory compliance efforts.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of application security or secure software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, VB.NET, AWS CDK, and AWS security services.
• Experience with vulnerability management, SBOM analysis, SAST, DAST, and penetration testing.

What's in it for me?

• 12-month contract opportunity.
• Exposure to AWS GovCloud and highly regulated federal environments.
• Opportunity to work on application security, cloud security, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborative environment focused on secure development and DevSecOps practices.
• Potential to work remotely depending on location and project needs