Job Description
Job Description
Application Security Architect (DevSecOps)
Location : Plano, TX (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
Contract Type : 12-Month W2 Contract
Pay Rate : $65–$75 / hour (Based on Experience)
Interview Process : 1st Round Virtual | 2nd Round Onsite
Russell Tobin is partnering with a large, well-established financial services organization to identify an experienced Application Security Architect for a long-term contract opportunity. This role will be responsible for embedding security into the software development lifecycle and supporting secure DevOps practices across enterprise applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure CI / CD pipelines.
- Integrate security tools including SAST, DAST, and SCA into development workflows.
- Work closely with development and operations teams to identify and remediate application vulnerabilities.
- Automate security testing and compliance validation processes.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents in cloud and container environments.
- Develop, document, and enforce application security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Stay current on evolving security threats and DevSecOps best practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.6+ years of overall IT experience with 2–3 years focused on application security or DevSecOps.Strong experience with CI / CD tools such as Jenkins, Harness, or similar platforms.Development experience with Java, Python, .NET, or related languages.Hands-on experience with application security tools such as Veracode, GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS), Orca, or similar.Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python and Bash.Experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and / or GCP) and their security capabilities.Strong understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles.Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.Work Environment
Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote each weekProfessional enterprise environment with cross-functional collaborationLong-term contract with potential for extensionPride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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