We are looking for Senior Application Security Architect - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Raritan, NJ
Job Title: Senior Application Security Architect - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Raritan, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $43.00hr - $48.00hr
Job Overview:
The Service Owner Application Security, SDLC & Security Architecture is accountable for the strategy, governance, architecture alignment, and continuous improvement of enterprise application security capabilities across Research & Development, Commercial, and Corporate application portfolios. The role owns the application security roadmap, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, security architecture review processes, application security testing standards, and security support model. The role ensures applications are designed, developed, tested, and operated securely while enabling business teams to deliver secure solutions efficiently. The role partners with application development teams, solution architects, cybersecurity teams, business stakeholders, and technology teams to embed security throughout the application lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain the enterprise application security strategy, roadmap, and future-state capability model.
- Own and continuously improve secure SDLC practices across R&D, Commercial, and Corporate application environments.
- Establish security governance processes for application development, enhancement, and support activities.
- Own the security architecture review process and provide governance for application security design decisions.
- Partner with solution architects, application owners, developers, and business stakeholders to identify security risks and recommend appropriate security controls.
- Define and govern application security testing practices, including security assessments, vulnerability testing, application security reviews, penetration testing coordination, and security validation activities.
- Establish application security standards, documentation requirements, and reusable security patterns.
- Support application teams throughout the application lifecycle, including design, development, implementation, and ongoing support.
- Evaluate application security tools and recommend improvements to enhance security effectiveness and developer experience.
- Drive adoption of secure engineering practices and security-by-design principles.
- Define service KPIs, maturity objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure application security capabilities align with regulatory, privacy, and healthcare requirements, including HIPAA where applicable.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in application security, cybersecurity, software engineering, or security architecture.
- Experience owning enterprise application security capabilities across multiple business domains.
- Experience supporting application portfolios within complex organizations, including R&D, Commercial, and Corporate environments.
- Strong understanding of secure SDLC practices, security architecture reviews, application security testing methodologies, vulnerability management, DevSecOps principles, and application risk management.
- Experience partnering with development teams, architects, and business stakeholders.
- Experience defining security standards, governance processes, and operating models.
- Experience working in regulated environments; healthcare experience and knowledge of HIPAA/security controls is preferred.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
