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Application Security Engineer

  • Location: Fort Worth, 76155
  • Salary: $50 - $60 / hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 28 days ago

Leverage the latest technology to solve business problems in a collaborative environment at this Fortune 500 transportation giant. Top technical resources are retained on long term contract engagements.

Position: Application Security Engineer 
Location: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)
Term: 6 months
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
 

  • Defines specifications and develop code and utilities, modifies existing programs, prepares test data, and prepares functional specifications.
  • Establishes, participates, and maintains relationships with customers and subject matter experts to remain apprised of direction, architectural and technology trends, risks, and functional/integration issues.
  • Analyzes, designs, develops, codes and implements programs in one or more programming languages, for Web and Rich Internet Applications. Create various automated security integration solutions.
  • Work with the API Management platforms to develop APIs, Products, Plans, etc. and test them.
  • Develop UI and API functionality in languages including, but not limited to JavaScript, TypeScript and python.
  • Work with application development personnel and other technical team members to review existing and/or new APIs/web services in support of quality implementations that align with Security policies, procedures, and generally-accepted best practices.
  • Work closely with DevOps and cloud infrastructure architects and engineers to design, implement and manage secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure environments
  • Participates as a technology advisor to collaborate with Agile squads to deliver business benefits with effective and efficient use of technology Platform(s)
  • Ensures teams are validating for OWASP and performing industry leading application security practices.
  • Performs application program interface security assessments and remediation activities as part of the API security program.
  • Leverages the enterprise SSDLC processes and toolset.

Skills:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
  • 2 years of experience working as a frontend or backend software developer
  • API: Experience with HashiCorp Vault APIs, Cloud APIs and API gateway
  • Experience as a developer on a team consisting of five or more software developers
  • Ability to conduct independent research
  • Broad understanding of web service implementation paradigms (REST, SOAP)
  • Basic understanding of Cryptography concepts: hashing, signing, symmetric/asymmetric encryption and decryption
  • Basic understanding microservice application architecture, software cohesion and software coupling
  • Comfortable learning new programming languages as needed to conduct code reviews
  • Comfortable with the following tools and technologies: Git, SoapUI, Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube, Find Bugs, Docker Experience with deploying and configuring API scanning tools
  • Experience in Identity and access management concepts and technical specifications
  • Experience creating continuous integration pipelines (Cloud bees, Jenkins, Buddy, Urban Code, etc.)
  • Experience using integrated development environments (e.g. Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Eclipse)
  • Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and scripting tools, including PowerShell, Azure CLI, JavaScript, Shell scripts, Python, or similar languages.
  • Experience developing solutions that combine data from APIs, endpoints, and databases
  • Outstanding communication, analytical skills and ability to function in a globally diverse work environment
  • Experience working within an agile team (Scrum, Rally, etc.)
  • Familiarity with OWASP and the Sans Top 25


Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience/certification
  • API security 1 year
  • 2 years working as a Security Engineer
  • 1-year experience developing automation solutions in Python, Java or PowerShell
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and implement solutions and/or workarounds
  • Familiarity with NIST Special Publications (e.g. 800-171,800-53, CSF)

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Candidates will be responsible for following the client's COVID-19 protocols. Please refer to your MATRIX representative for specifics.

About Us

At MATRIX, we expertly match talented professionals with job opportunities to elevate careers. Since 1983, we have placed thousands of professionals at innovative clients across every industry ranging from small startups to Fortune 50 companies. It’s why we’re a top 15 U.S. IT staffing firm and why our consultants rate us well above the industry average. People come to us for a job, and stay with us because of our top-notch consultant care.

For hourly W2 contract roles, MATRIX offers a highly competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, HSA, and 401(k) with pre and post-tax options. Please see https://www.matrixres.com/consultants-overview/benefits-and-payroll for more information. For direct hire placement with our clients, benefits will be offered in accordance with that particular client’s offerings. This may include PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other pre and post-tax options.

MATRIX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.