Senior Application Security Engineer - Policy & Platform

The Senior Application Security Engineer – Policy & Platform will provide technical support across the Application Security platform portfolio, helping implement security policies and improve how application vulnerabilities are identified and validated. This is a hybrid contract role based in Plano, TX. Role Overview In this position, you will support Application Security platforms and tooling, including vulnerability analysis, false-positive validation, and platform escalations. The role also supports developer enablement and works closely with teams using DevSecOps practices to advance automated security controls. Responsibilities Support Application Security platforms, tooling, and policy implementation. Perform vulnerability analysis, root-cause analysis, and false-positive assessments. Support security testing across SAST, SCA, API Security, DAST, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Mobile Security . Administer and support AppSec platforms and security tooling. Provide secure coding guidance and support vulnerability remediation to development teams. Support platform escalations and developer enablement activities. Work with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines to support automated security controls using DevSecOps practices. Leverage APIs , automation, and AI-assisted workflows to improve security operations. Required Qualifications Deep understanding of Secure SDLC and Application Security practices. Hands-on experience with SAST, SCA, API Security, DAST, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Mobile Security testing. Experience administering and supporting AppSec platforms and security tooling. Experience conducting vulnerability validation, root-cause analysis, and false-positive assessments. Experience providing secure coding guidance and remediation support to development teams. Familiarity with GitLab , CI/CD pipelines , DevSecOps , and automated security controls. Experience leveraging APIs , automation, and AI-assisted workflows to improve security operations. Certifications such as

CSSLP, CISSP, GWAPT, GWEB

, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials. Technologies SAST SCA API Security DAST Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Mobile Security GitLab CI/CD pipelines DevSecOps APIs AI-assisted workflows CSSLP, CISSP, GWAPT, GWEB Contract Details, Location, and Schedule Job type: Contract Contract duration: 12 Months Location: San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX (hybrid); Hybrid remote in Plano, TX 75023 Work schedule: Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote Compensation and Work Authorization Pay: USD 60–66 per hour on W2 W2 requirement: MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C eligibility for this position. Visa sponsorship: Visa Sponsorship is Available! About the Hiring Organization Strategic Staffing Solutions has an opening for a contract role focused on Application Security platform support, policy implementation, and developer enablement within a DevSecOps environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cybersecurity Jobs