Application Security Engineer / DevSecOps Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Authentication
Microservices
OWASP
Regulatory Compliance
Spring Framework
Java
Kubernetes
Docker
DevSecOps
Authorization

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Java Application Security Engineer with a strong background in secure application development and cloud-native security. The ideal candidate will play a key role in building, securing, and deploying enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and containerized platforms on Azure.

NOTE: Interview Mode: In-Person Interview Required

Mandatory security certification (GWAPT / OSWE / CSSLP / CEH / Security+ / GIAC or equivalent)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop secure Java / Spring Boot applications
  • 3–4 years of hands-on Application Security / DevSecOps experience
  • Identify and remediate vulnerabilities aligned with OWASP Top 10
  • Perform application security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments
  • Implement secure coding standards and security best practices
  • Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines
  • Secure REST APIs, authentication, and authorization mechanisms
  • Work closely with DevOps teams to secure Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory standards

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong hands-on experience in Java & Spring Boot
  • Deep understanding of Application Security concepts
  • Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SAST, DAST, and vulnerability management
  • Experience securing Microservices architectures
  • Hands-on experience with Docker container security
  • Experience with Kubernetes security (RBAC, secrets, network policies)
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure security services
  • Experience securing APIs (OAuth2, JWT, IAM concepts)
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools

 

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