Application Security Engineer

Requirements

Must have:

• 10+ years of experience in IT or cybersecurity, with architect-level or lead-level accountability.
• Proven experience building, managing, or advancing enterprise Application Security programs.
• Deep knowledge of application security threats, common vulnerabilities, and effective mitigation approaches.
• Architect-level familiarity with enterprise application environments and system integrations.
• Experience securing both internally hosted applications and SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Archer.
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory obligations, including NIST, PCI-DSS, FFIEC, and HIPAA.
• Hands-on experience with application security tools such as SAST, DAST, and SCA.
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services or healthcare.
• Strong understanding of API security, identity and access integration, and application architecture.
• Ability to work independently, set direction, and operate in a highly visible role.
• Excellent communication, executive influence, strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and continued maturation of our Application Security program.
• Define and apply application security standards, policies, and best practices that enable secure development.
• Evaluate current application security posture and build a roadmap to strengthen program maturity.
• Assess and help secure both on-premises and SaaS-based enterprise applications.
• Design and deploy security solutions and tools, then support them through implementation until handoff to operations.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure secure integration across applications and systems.
• Establish guardrails and controls that keep new and existing applications secure as they scale.
• Perform application security reviews, risk assessments, and compliance checks.
• Develop recommendations, strategy updates, and reports for leadership and executive audiences.
• Translate technical risks into clear business impact for non-technical stakeholders.
• Support audit preparedness and maintain alignment with regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.

Company:

We are TEKsystems, a global technology services and transformation partner with a large team and broad client reach across North America, Europe, and Asia. We work with progressive organizations to turn ideas into practical solutions and drive meaningful change through full-stack technology services, talent services, and hands-on execution.

This is a fully remote contract opportunity based in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the successful candidate must be available to work Hawaii Standard Time business hours. We offer a high-visibility role with the chance to shape an enterprise Application Security program, influence security strategy, and strengthen protection across a mix of on-premises and cloud environments. Eligible temporary employees may have access to benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings options, life and disability insurance, an HSA, transportation benefits, an employee assistance program, and paid time off.