Lead Application Security Architect || St. Petersburg, FL; Memphis, TN, Southfield MI (Hybrid)

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - Long term
75% Travel

Skills

AWS and Azure

Job Details

Job Title: Lead Application Security Architect

Location: St. Petersburg, FL; Memphis, TN, Southfield MI (Hybrid) (Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite)

Duration: Contract (Long-term)

Job Description:

Lead secure design reviews, perform threat modeling, and manage vulnerabilities across application landscapes.

  • Design and implement secure solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).

  • Ensure applications follow secure coding practices and defend against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

  • Integrate strong authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, MFA, SSO, password-less authentication).

  • Develop and maintain encryption solutions (e.g., token-based and certificate-based cryptography).

  • Contribute to incident response planning and defense-in-depth strategies.

  • Collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders to align security goals.

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in application security engineering or architecture roles.

  • Strong knowledge of web application security, secure coding, and application-level vulnerabilities.

  • Expertise in AWS and Azure secure architecture design.

  • In-depth knowledge of OAuth, MFA, SSO, and modern authentication technologies.

  • Solid grasp of encryption methodologies and network security protocols.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Experience in financial services is a plus, but not required.

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