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Application Security Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Wed, Nov 04, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Working remotely as a contractor, the Application Security Engineer will assist in enhancing security within application development processes, conduct internal penetration testing, and collaborate with software developers to promote secure coding practices.

Key responsibilities
  • Assist initiatives and projects to enhance security in application development processes
  • Conduct internal penetration testing and code reviews to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate with software developers to advise on secure coding practices and establish a proactive security posture
Required qualifications
  • 3-5 years of scripting and development experience, preferably with web applications
  • 2-3 years of cloud engineering experience, with an emphasis on AWS and Infrastructure as Code
  • Familiarity with security best practices and standards, such as OWASP and S-SDLC
  • Experience with AI tools for automation and enhancing security processes
  • Excellent judgment in assessing and prioritizing technical risk

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