Description

Typical task breakdown:

You will be responsible for delivering a suite of security services according to internal processes and standards, including:

1. Security Defect Management - Analyzing, validating, communicating, and consulting on security defects identified by both automated and manual sources such as CodeQL, Rapid7 Web Application Security, penetration testing, bug bounty, etc. In other words, our security engineers are partners to software engineers who require accurate information on why a vulnerability exists and what they can do about it.

2. Tool Enablement - Enabling and monitoring automated defect detection tooling (CodeQL, Rapid7, etc.) at the repository or application level according to established process.

3. Security Test Onboarding & Management – Collecting and communicating required scope and access information for penetration testing and security assurance assessments, as well as handling the output of these assessments via our Defect Management Process.

4. Maturity Measurement – Consulting with software engineers on practices which will improve their application’s security maturity according to scorecards and maturity models established

5. Correction of Error – Authoring, in close partnership with software engineers, correction of error reports which help engineers and architects across the company to avoid similar mistakes in their own applications.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced software engineer with a passion for cybersecurity to move to a full-time cybersecurity role and help their fellow software engineers deliver solutions securely.

Work environment:

• Hybrid work model

Skills

Application security, Security architecture, Owasp, Vulnerability, Cloud, Aws, gcp, azure

Top Skills Details

Application security,Security architecture,Owasp,Vulnerability,Cloud,Aws,gcp,azure

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Top candidates may also have one or more of the following:

• Cybersecurity certifications such as SANS/GIAC, ISC2 CISSP, CompTIA Security+, etc.

• Extensive knowledge of IT systems such as cloud platforms, web application development and operation, security engineering, or risk management, as demonstrated by 5+ years of experience and experience in one or more of these domains.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will work as a technical leader within a portfolio of related applications to guide software engineers on cybersecurity issues, influence security and prioritization decisions at the bug or story level, and act a trusted partner in their mission to deliver solutions securely.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $10.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.