Senior Application Security Engineer

Senior Application Security EngineerLocation: Chicago, IL 60607(Onsite)Contract: 12 monthsKey ResponsibilitiesIntegrate security into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, SCA, DAST, secrets, container security)Define and enforce secure SDLC practices & security gatesPerform secure code reviews and guide developers on fixesLead threat modeling & application risk assessmentsProvide secure architecture guidance (cloud, microservices, APIs)Manage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on riskMentor teams and promote secure coding practicesRequired SkillsStrong hands-on in SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC securityExperience with DevSecOps & CI/CD security integrationGood knowledge of secure coding & code reviewExperience in cloud security (AWS/Azure), microservices, APIsProficiency in Java / Python / C# / TypeScriptAbility to analyze vulnerabilities & suggest remediationUnderstanding of threat modeling & risk-based securityPreferredExperience with Checkmarx, Prisma Cloud, JFrog XrayKnowledge of Terraform, Kubernetes securityRelevant certifications (CISSP, CSSLP, etc.)Soft SkillsStrong problem-solving & communicationAbility to work with dev, DevOps, and security teamsLeadership & mentoring mindset