Title: Senior Application Security Engineer
Duration: 1 year contract, likely to extend
Location: Remote
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Application Security Engineer to support and advance enterprise AI security initiatives across engineering and cybersecurity. This individual will help evaluate and implement modern AI security tooling, perform secure code reviews, validate dynamic application security testing results, and contribute to the development of scalable security controls for AI systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with AI engineering and cybersecurity teams to evaluate and implement AI security best practices, tooling, and operational processes.
- Conduct secure code reviews across applications, APIs, automation workflows, and AI-enabled services.
- Evaluate and validate results from dynamic application security testing (DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and vulnerability discovery platforms.
- Support threat modeling and security design reviews for AI and machine learning systems.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve secure development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
- Develop documentation, standards, and repeatable processes related to AI application security and vulnerability management.
- Participate in proof-of-concept evaluations for new security technologies and AI security capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in application security, cybersecurity engineering, software engineering, or related technical security roles.
- Strong understanding of secure coding principles and common application vulnerabilities.
- Experience performing secure code reviews in one or more modern programming languages.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated security testing integrations.
- Experience with dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools and vulnerability assessment methodologies.
- Understanding of OWASP Top 10, API security risks, and secure software development lifecycle practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with AI security frameworks, adversarial testing concepts, or AI vulnerability discovery tooling.
- Knowledge of software composition analysis (SCA), static application security testing (SAST), and runtime security tools.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP, GSEC, or GIAC application security certifications.
ITR Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) for eligible employees. The W2 pay range for this type of role is approximately $75.00 - $110.00 per billable hour. This range is an estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. The final rate will be determined by factors such as experience, market trends, and specific job assignments. Discover more about how ITR Group connects top talent with leading client opportunities.
