Senior Application Security Engineer

Mitchell Martin Inc.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 77,627 - 110,896

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent staffing agency in Chicago seeks a Senior Application Security Engineer to lead security initiatives in a contract role. You will be responsible for integrating security controls into development processes and ensuring compliance with secure coding standards. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of experience in application security, strong expertise in secure software design, and the ability to mentor teams on secure practices. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

6-8 years of experience in application security or related fields.
Expertise in secure software design principles.
Experience with security testing tools.
Proficiency in programming languages.
Experience in secure architecture design for cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead the integration of security controls into workflow.
Develop secure coding standards.
Conduct secure code reviews.
Facilitate threat modeling sessions.
Mentor engineering teams on secure practices.

Skills

Secure coding practices

Security testing methods

Threat modeling

CI/CD security integration

Secure architecture design

Job description

Title: Senior Application Security Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Type: Contract

Compensation
Pay Range: $56.35-$80.50 Per HR

Description

Join our team in Chicago, IL as a Senior Application Security Engineer, where you will lead security initiatives in a contract role.

You’ll be responsible for integrating security controls into development processes and providing guidance on secure architectures.

Proficiency in various security testing methods and a strong background in secure coding practices are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the integration of security controls into development workflows, ensuring automated gating and scalable processes.
Develop and enforce secure coding standards, aligning with industry best practices.
Conduct advanced secure code reviews and provide remediation guidance for complex applications.
Facilitate threat modeling sessions and assess architectures for security gaps.
Mentor and coach engineering teams on secure development practices.

Qualifications

6-8 years of experience in application security or related fields with a strong security focus.

Expertise in secure software design principles and security controls.

Experience with CI/CD security integration and security testing tools.

Proficiency in one or more programming languages and familiarity with modern application architectures.

Experience in secure architecture design for cloud platforms.

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