Application Security Engineer

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Job Title: Application Security Engineer

Job Category: 3 Months (Contract to hire)

Industry: Banking

Job Location : Charlotte, NC 28202

Top 3/5 Skills: Application security, SAST, DAST, Vulnerability, IAST, Container Security

Min & Max Pay Rate (Ex: $70.00 /hr. – $75.00/hr.):

Job Title: Application Security Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: 3 months (Contract to Hire)

Job Description

Business Initiative/Purpose:

Intake management, onboarding support, coordination and consulting with development teams, maintaining scanning schedules and monitoring scan failures.

Bachelor Degree:
Preferred.

Must Have Skills/Prior Experiences:

·        Strong experience with application security tools: DAST (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP), SAST (e.g., Checkmarx, Veracode), and SCA (e.g., Black Duck, Snyk).

·        Hands-on experience with API security testing and vulnerability management.

·        Hands-on experience with container security and deployment of scanning tools (e.g., Wiz, Prisma, Aqua Security, Anchore, Trivy).

·        Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.

·        Deep understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).

·        Ability to troubleshoot complex scanning issues and optimize configurations for accuracy and performance.

·        Strong analytical skills for vulnerability triage and risk prioritization.

·        Proven ability to manage security intake processes and coordinate across multiple development teams.

·        Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

·        Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

Plus/Nice to Have Skills/Prior Experiences:

·        Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines.

·        Familiarity with cloud-native security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

·        Knowledge of API gateways.

·        Familiarity with threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies.

·        Exposure to DevSecOps practices and security automation frameworks.

·        Relevant certifications such as OSWE, GWAPT, CISSP, or API Security Specialist.