Application Security Engineer

We are seeking a talented
Application Security Engineer to join our client, a leading financial services organization
. You will be part of their Cybersecurity department supporting Application Security and Dev Sec Ops  teams.

• Work Location: Onsite 5 days per week in Raleigh, NC (or other offices in Charlotte, NC; Memphis, TN; Dallas, TX; Birmingham, AL; Lafayette or New Orleans, LA)
• Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
• Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 (client is considering higher)

This role is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship or C2C

• Conduct application security testing (SAST, SCA, DAST) using tools like Veracode and Burp Suite.
• Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with Dev Ops teams.
• Remediate vulnerabilities in Java, .NET, and Python codebases following secure coding practices.
• Maintain compliance with frameworks such as NIST, PCI-DSS, SOX, and CIS.
• Support incident response and design security alerts to detect threats.

• 5+ years in application security, secure development, and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with Veracode, Burp Suite, and other DAST/SAST tools.
• Strong coding/scripting skills in Java, Python, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, and cloud security (AWS, Azure).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.

• Opportunity to lead enterprise-level application security initiatives.
• Work with cutting-edge security tools and cloud technologies.
• Collaborative environment with development and Dev Ops teams.
• Professional growth through exposure to compliance frameworks and threat modeling.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.