Contract Application Security Consultant Immediate Impact

DirectDefense, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

DirectDefense, Inc. is seeking an Application Security Consultant for a three-month contract in the United States.

The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in client applications, advising remediation, and conducting dynamic testing and code reviews, leveraging Burp Suite and OWASP ASVS practices. Ideal candidates hold 1–3 years in security, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and familiarity with security testing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience with application security principles and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience performing dynamic and static code reviews.
• Familiarity with Burp Suite or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability analysis of customer applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security.
• Perform dynamic testing and static code reviews to identify weaknesses.
• Utilize tools like Burp Suite for testing workspaces and assessments.
• Stay updated on application security trends and OWASP ASVS practices.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Dynamic testing

Static code review

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Math or related field

Tools

Burp Suite

Job description

DirectDefense, Inc. is seeking an Application Security Consultant for a three-month contract in the United States.

The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in client applications, advising remediation, and conducting dynamic testing and code reviews, leveraging Burp Suite and OWASP ASVS practices. Ideal candidates hold 1–3 years in security, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and familiarity with security testing tools.