Robert Half is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to hire an Application Security Engineer (contract-to-hire). The ideal applicant will drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure application architectures across the organization. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership in security practices, and the ability to collaborate effectively with development, DevOps, and business teams. This position is located in Austin, Texas. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and implement secure application architectures for cloud-native and enterprise environments</li><li>Conduct threat modeling, architecture risk reviews, and comprehensive security assessments</li><li>Embed security best practices into SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps workflows</li><li>Integrate and manage vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Snyk for SAST, SCA, containers, IaC)</li><li>Build and secure deployment pipelines</li><li>Design and manage IAM solutions</li><li>Oversee runtime observability and security monitoring</li><li>Implement centralized logging, alerting, and incident investigation</li><li>Strengthen email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-phishing)</li><li>Design and manage Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)</li><li>Apply MITRE ATT& CK for detection engineering and defensive architecture</li><li>Align security programs with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)</li></ul>

Qualifications:<ul><li>6+ years in cybersecurity with strong expertise in application security, cloud security, and DevSecOps</li><li>Hands-on experience with tools such as Snyk, Harness, Datadog, PingOne, Mailgun, and Rapid7</li><li>Deep understanding of application security best practices (OWASP, threat modeling, secure coding)</li><li>Proficiency in email authentication and anti-abuse measures (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)</li><li>Expertise in WAF deployment and tuning (Cloudflare, Cloud Armor)</li><li>Familiarity with MITRE ATT& CK and NIST CSF alignment</li><li>Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, Terraform)</li><li>Relevant certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, GCSA, GCP Security Engineer, or similar</li><li>Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and serverless architectures (plus)</li><li>Experience tuning and integrating SIEM for detection and response (plus)</li></ul>Contract Benefit Offerings:<ul><li>Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision plans)</li><li>401(k) and retirement plans</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Employee and vendor discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>And many more!</li></ul>

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Austin, TX
remote
Temporary
76.00 - 82.00 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to hire an Application Security Engineer (contract-to-hire). The ideal applicant will drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure application architectures across the organization. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership in security practices, and the ability to collaborate effectively with development, DevOps, and business teams. This position is located in Austin, Texas. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and implement secure application architectures for cloud-native and enterprise environments</li><li>Conduct threat modeling, architecture risk reviews, and comprehensive security assessments</li><li>Embed security best practices into SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps workflows</li><li>Integrate and manage vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Snyk for SAST, SCA, containers, IaC)</li><li>Build and secure deployment pipelines</li><li>Design and manage IAM solutions</li><li>Oversee runtime observability and security monitoring</li><li>Implement centralized logging, alerting, and incident investigation</li><li>Strengthen email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-phishing)</li><li>Design and manage Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)</li><li>Apply MITRE ATT& CK for detection engineering and defensive architecture</li><li>Align security programs with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)</li></ul>
2025-12-15T21:33:49Z