Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85054 (Atlanta GA, or NY, NY) (Onsite/Hybrid) Pay Rate: $60.00 $65.00 per hour (Strict W2 Only) Duration: Through 12/31/2026 + Long-term Extension Compliance: No C2C, Third Parties, or W2 Referrals

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber Application Security Engineer to join our team in Phoenix. This is a mission-critical role that sits at the intersection of software engineering and offensive security. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating security controls across our enterprise applications and services.

The ideal candidate is a "Security-Minded Developer"someone who can write production-grade code in Go, Java, or Python, but also possesses the hands-on "hacker" mindset to break applications using industry-standard penetration testing tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure Development: Design and implement secure application features using Go, Java, Python, or C#.
• Offensive Testing: Perform deep-dive penetration testing on web applications and APIs using Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and Metasploit.
• Vulnerability Management: Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities; work directly with engineering teams to define remediation paths and reproduce issues.
• DevSecOps Integration: Integrate automated security scanning and security gates into modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Architecture Review: Partner with developers to review code and architectures for security weaknesses, recommending secure-by-design patterns.

Required Skills & Experience

• Programming: Strong proficiency in at least one of the following: Go, Java, Python, or C#.
• Security Tooling: Hands-on experience with Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Nmap, Sqlmap, and Metasploit.
• Modern Infrastructure: Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
• CI/CD: Practical experience integrating security testing into Git-based source control and automated pipelines.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

Highly desirable certifications include: OSWE, GPEN, GWAT, GXPN, CEH, or CSSLP. Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay