This is a critical role, and I want to be extremely clear about expectations upfront so there is no confusion and no wasted time on either side. This client is targeting top-tier, fully vetted candidates only. I will be very selective in what I submit, and I will not move forward with mediocre, questionable, or poorly screened profiles.
Role Requirements (Non-Negotiable):
Minimum 8+ years of directly relevant experience
Bachelor s degree required (degree obtained from a U.S.-based institution)
AWS and/or Security certifications
U.S. Citizenship required
Excellent, native-level English communication skills (verbal and written)
Candidate Quality Expectations:
100% real, authentic candidates only no proxies, no coached interviews, no misrepresentation
- The client is extremely cautious due to past issues with fake candidates. Candidates may be asked to physically turn around during interviews to confirm they are not reading from a screen. Candidates must be able to speak confidently and spontaneously about their experience without prompts
Submission Standards:
A+ communication, professionalism, and presentation
Robust, credible LinkedIn profiles that clearly align with the resume
References required I will be checking them upfront
Clean, well-written resumes with accurate employment history
Candidates must be fully aware they are being submitted and prepared for a rigorous interview process
Please do not send:
Marginal fits
Candidates who barely meet the requirements
Anyone with communication concerns
Mass submissions or resume dumps
If you have a truly exceptional candidate who meets every point above, I m happy to review immediately. If not, it s best to hold off until you do. Thank you for respecting the process and the level of scrutiny required for this search.
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Client: Interos
Job Title: Application Security Engineer (Cloud / Application Security)
Job Location: Remote
Length: (C/CTH/DH): Short-term contract to hire
Pay Rate: $80/hour C2C; conversion is between $150-170K/year
Required Tech / Experience
- AWS cloud security architecture and services
- Cloud application security engineering
- Docker and Kubernetes security
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- CI/CD pipeline security integration
- Identity management, encryption, and access controls
- Incident response and cloud monitoring
Experience That Would Move a Candidate to the Top
- Hands-on ownership of cloud security implementations
- Experience securing containerized environments
- Knowledge of regulated or government cloud standards (FedRAMP, IL5 preferred)
- Relevant security and cloud certifications
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud and application security controls
- Secure AWS infrastructure and containerized workloads
- Embed security into development and CI/CD processes
- Conduct security assessments and remediation
- Lead or support cloud security incident response
- Document cloud security standards and procedures
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams
is seeking an Application Security Engineer to strengthen its cloud and application security posture as the company continues to scale its enterprise platform. The engineer will design, implement, and monitor security controls across AWS, containerized environments, and CI/CD workflows. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of relevant experience, strong AWS security knowledge, hands-on experience with container security, and familiarity with regulated cloud frameworks like FedRAMP. The role is fully remote and reports to the Senior Director of IT & Security, with final decision-making from the CPTO.
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