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Application Security Engineer

TEK Systems
United StatesRemotecontractVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026
💰 $150,000/yr($140,000/yr$150,000/yr)

About the role

Description

Advanced Threat Analysis:

• Execute threat modeling and attack vector analysis to quantify risk.

• Analyze global intelligence data to inform security protocols and architectural standards.

Security Operations:

• Utilize advanced monitoring tools to track operational performance and security threats, emphasizing the automation of system health and compliance checks.

Penetration Testing:

• Manage the full penetration testing lifecycle, including scoping, execution (ethical hacking), and reporting of high-impact remediation measures.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Translate complex vulnerability data into business risk for non-technical stakeholders, providing cost-benefit analysis for proposed security controls.

Incident Lifecycle Management:

• Lead the triage and remediation of security incidents, coordinating across teams to mitigate the impact of cyber and insider threats.

DevSecOps & Identity:

• Drive the deployment of automated security scans and MFA solutions; interface with development teams to integrate security into full-stack deployments.

Cryptographic Governance:

• Architect and implement encryption standards and procedures for a multi-platform, diverse systems environment.

Skills

Application security, Owasp, Security architecture

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Advanced Threat Analysis:

• Execute threat modeling and attack vector analysis to quantify risk.

• Analyze global intelligence data to inform security protocols and architectural standards.

Security Operations:

• Utilize advanced monitoring tools to track operational performance and security threats, emphasizing the automation of system health and compliance checks.

Penetration Testing:

• Manage the full penetration testing lifecycle, including scoping, execution (ethical hacking), and reporting of high-impact remediation measures.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Translate complex vulnerability data into business risk for non-technical stakeholders, providing cost-benefit analysis for proposed security controls.

Incident Lifecycle Management:

• Lead the triage and remediation of security incidents, coordinating across teams to mitigate the impact of cyber and insider threats.

DevSecOps & Identity:

• Drive the deployment of automated security scans and MFA solutions; interface with development teams to integrate security into full-stack deployments.

Cryptographic Governance:

• Architect and implement encryption standards and procedures for a multi-platform, diverse systems environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Core Skills:

• Application Security (AppSec)

• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

• Vulnerability Management & Remediation

• Cloud Security (AWS)

• CNAPP, CSPM, ASPM, DSPM

• Vulnerability Research & Reverse Engineering

• Python and C Programming

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security

• Security Compliance (SOC 2, PCI DSS)

• Endpoint Detection & Response (CrowdStrike)

• Penetration Testing

• Agile Methodologies

Desired Skills:

• Experience leading application security initiatives and improving enterprise security posture.

• Strong experience building and managing vulnerability management programs.

• Hands-on experience implementing cloud security solutions and controls.

• Ability to partner with development teams to integrate security through

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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Company

TEK Systems

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