Application Security Architect

****UNABLE TO SPONSOR****
MUST ABLE TO WORK ONSITE 3 DAYS A WEEK
Locations:
Charlotte, NC
Irving, TX
Minneapolis, MN
Chandler, AZ
Iselin, NJ
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE
1. Application Security Experience- Strong understanding of SAST, SCA and DAST tools. - need experience specifically with Checkmarx and Black Duck. Be able to define appsec rules, triage false positives, and tune scanning systems
2. MCP server Integration experience - Experience setting up or integrating MCP servers with app sec environments. Knowing how MCP servers work, their components, and how they interact with scanning tools
3. AI/LLM experience - understanding of how LLM's generate outputs and how to leverage automation. Any experience developing or integrating AI-driven product would be a NTH
4. Large Scale System Design Experience - Experience architecting systems that onboard and manage applications. Have a strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability
5. Java Development experience - Experience building and hosting API's and designing scalable backend frameworks
6. Communication - Ability to articulate architectural design clearly. Needs technical authority to work with cross functional stakeholders.
Description
This Principal Application Security Engineer will lead the design, development, and deployment of an MCP (Multi-Component Pipeline) server that integrates with enterprise AppSec scanning tools such as Checkmarx, Black Duck, and Invicti. The role combines deep application security expertise, strong backend engineering (Java-first), and the ability to architect scalable systems that onboard hundreds of applications into an automated security-scanning ecosystem. This person will implement a new AI secure coding tool, they need someone to come in to ensure the coding is done securely.
The engineer will work closely with the hiring manager, additional AppSec stakeholders. They will also collaborate with the pen testing team and interface with Corgea outputs to reduce false positives and continuously improve scanning accuracy.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Perth Amboy, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $93.00 - $97.00/hr.
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 hybrid position in Perth Amboy,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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