Senior Application Security Engineer - Cloud Security

Our client is a national consumer warranty and utility support enterprise serving millions of households across North America. The organization manages high-volume customer accounts through major utility and municipal partnerships, backed by a modern cloud infrastructure. To support ongoing service delivery and strict data privacy standards, the technology division is strengthening its core application security and infrastructure defenses. The team is seeking a LEAD Application & Cloud Engineer to join their growing team on a contracting bases.

Lead Application & Cloud Security Engineer

Hybrid (Chicago, IL area or Southern NJ area preferred) | 100% Remote considered for the right candidate

3-Month Contract (40 hours/week) | Extension potential

$80.00 - $90.00/hr w2

• Experience:
  
  12+ years of professional cybersecurity experience, with sustained ownership of application and cloud security domains.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Hands-on experience with web application penetration testing, threat modeling, code review, and Dev Sec Ops  integrations.
• Direct experience configuring and securing public cloud platforms (AWS and Azure).
• Certifications:
  
  CISSP or equivalent senior credential required; offensive or App Sec certifications (OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN) are highly valued.
• Compliance Background:
  Practical experience preparing technical environments for audits against PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or equivalent frameworks.
• Collaboration:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical risks clearly to developers, system administrators, and executive leadership.