Cloud Application Software Security Engineer

Stability and mission-driven work in a regulated environment : this 12-month contract role provides hands-on exposure to AWS GovCloud and security activities tied to federal-style compliance and assurance. You will contribute to application and cloud security work in a collaborative DevSecOps-focused environment, with remote potential depending on location and project needs. Based in St. Louis, MO (hybrid preferred) , this position supports the Security Engineering team by performing application security assessments, remediating vulnerabilities and compliance findings, and helping harden cloud infrastructure. The work centers on AWS GovCloud , custom applications , and support of SA&A , monitoring, and regulatory compliance efforts. What you’ll do Conduct application security assessments and implement remediation recommendations. Evaluate and remediate KEVs , CVEs , and compliance-related security findings. Review and secure custom applications built with VB.NET , SQL , and Python . Harden and secure AWS CDK Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployed in AWS GovCloud . Support SA&A activities, including documentation, continuous monitoring, and regulatory compliance efforts. What you bring 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 . Contract details Job type: contract Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid Preferred) | Remote Considered Pay range: $90-$120/hr (depends on experience) Key skills and tools VB.NET, SQL, Python, AWS CDK, AWS GovCloud, AWS security services, SBOM analysis, SAST, DAST, penetration testing #J-18808-Ljbffr Cybersecurity Jobs