Cloud Application Software Security Engineer

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

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. seeks an Application Security Engineer in St. Louis, MO (Hybrid Preferred) with remote consideration. The role focuses on security testing, remediation, and secure DevSecOps across apps in VB.NET, SQL, and Python, plus AWS GovCloud infrastructure hardening.

You will support compliance, monitoring, and risk reduction in a collaborative, regulated environment with a focus on secure development practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Cybersecurity or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years in application security or secure software development.
• Hands-on with Python, SQL, VB.NET, AWS CDK and AWS security services.
• Experience with vulnerability management, SBOM analysis, SAST, DAST and pentesting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and remediation recommendations.
• Evaluate and remediate KEVs, CVEs, and compliance findings.
• Review and secure applications developed in VB.NET, SQL, and Python.
• Harden AWS CDK-based infrastructure as code in AWS GovCloud.
• Support SA&A activities, monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Proactive security mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

SQL

VB.NET

AWS CDK

AWS security services

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