Application Tool Programmer

Akkodis is seeking an Application Tool Programmer for a Contract with a client in Santa Clara, CA. The ideal candidate is responsible for identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities using industry standards while partnering with development and product teams to drive effective remediation and strengthen enterprise security posture .

Rate Range: $53/hour to $60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.


Application Tool Programmer Job Responsibilities include:

• Conduct penetration testing and security assessments across web, mobile, thick client, and instrumented/networkconnected applications.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize security vulnerabilities using standards such as OWASP Top 10, CVSS, and organizational security guidelines.
• Produce detailed, criticalitybased vulnerability reports and provide remediation guidance to development and application teams.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and configuration assessments using tools such as Nessus and Tenable.SC.
• Provide operational and administrative support for SAST, DAST, SCA, and vulnerability management platforms, including analytics and reporting through Power BI.
• Collaborate closely with application, product, and engineering teams to support remediation, improve security posture, and ensure secure application delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of handson experience in application security, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.
• Proven expertise in conducting web, mobile, thick client, and network penetration testing using industry standards (OWASP Top 10, CVSS) and tools such as Nessus/Tenable, WhiteHat, Black Duck, and SAST platforms.
• Strong ability to produce criticalitybased security reports, support remediation efforts, and collaborate effectively with development, product, and infrastructure teams in enterprise or regulated environments.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Deep.Kumar@ akkodisgroup.com.


Pay Details: $53.00 to $60.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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