Senior Application Security Engineer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nations leading brands. Were hiring an Application Security Engineer III for a fully remote, 6-month contract opportunity with a leading global media and technology company based out of New York, New York. This role operates on Eastern Standard Time hours.

Join our clients Product Security Engineering team to help drive secure development practices across complex, large-scale systems. In this role, youll play a key part in shaping product security strategies, conducting in-depth reviews, and supporting engineering teams across diverse software disciplines. This is a chance to work in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and a strong security-first mindset.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Application Security Engineer III Responsibilities

• Elevate product security guidance across engineering teams.

• Conduct threat modeling and lead security reviews.
• Drive adoption and tuning of SAST tools.
• Develop and deliver actionable security guidance.
• Support engineering teams across multiple software disciplines.
  
  

Application Security Engineer III Qualifications

• 5+ years of Application Security experience.

• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 (Web/API).
• SAST analysis experience across Java, Python, Scala, C++, TypeScript.
• Experience tuning SAST; CodeQL a plus.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.
  
  

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

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Inclusive Hiring Practices

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

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