Cybersecurity Engineer

Charlotte, NC | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 01/29/2026 Category: Information Technology Job Number: DAPEL416

Job Description

Title: Cybersecurity Engineer IV

 

Location: Detroit, MI / Charlotte, NC (3-days onsite, 2-days remote Hybrid schedule)

 

Note: This is a W2 contract position – this position is NOT open to 1099, C2C, or 3 rd party candidates

 

We are looking for a talented and trustworthy Application Security Engineer. Primary responsibilities include acting as a Subject Matter Expert, performing AppSec testing activities, coordinating vendor pen testing with development teams, and coaching developers. The ideal candidate in this role must be able to bridge the gap to work with both development and DevSecOps teams to integrate security activities into their SDLC with an eye for automation and visibility (governance). To ensure success, ideal candidates should have advanced knowledge of computer and internet security systems, advanced level hacking skills, and the ability to automate processes, reporting, and governance activities. Ideal candidates must have the skills necessary to quickly identify security flaws and provide actionable recommendations on how to improve the security and protect information systems and data.

 

Position Responsibilities:

 

  • Perform penetration testing against products and systems, including web applications, web services, and mobile devices
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop remediation strategies
  • Assist with delivery of secure development training
  • Demonstrate practical/working exploitation of security flaws
  • Develop and enhance process to automate the delivery of application security metrics
  • Review SAST/DAST/IAST output for false positives, and assist development with remediation
  • Serve as an application security Subject Matter Expert for projects
  • Participate in threat modeling exercises
  • Effectively communicate vulnerability details, risks, and potential impacts to, application owners, developers, stakeholders, and partners
  • Act as a mentor for junior team members/interns
  • Design, implement, and support security-focused tools and services
  • Develop low-level tools that improve security testing, reporting, and monitoring

 

Position Qualifications:

 

  • 3-5 years of experience in manual penetration testing of web and mobile applications
  • Ability to identify, research, and evaluate current vulnerabilities, provide remediation and configuration guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop remediation strategies
  • Ability to interact with company personnel at all levels and across all business units to comprehend business imperatives; astrong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately to provide a superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships
  • Competency to work independently at an advanced technical level
  • Ability to produce well-written, detailed reports that describe vulnerabilities/risks and that provide specific remediation guidance
  • A thoroughunderstanding of cloud technologies and environments (AWS, Azure, Google)
  • Ability to demonstrate a clearunderstanding, at an enterprise level, of application, network, infrastructure, and data security architecture
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, work well in a demanding dynamic environment, and meet overall objectives
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
  • Strongknowledge of web application frameworks, deployment technologies, and security software
  • Strongscripting capabilities for creating custom scripts to identify/exploit vulnerabilities, with experience in one or more of the following technologies; Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, shell script, Ruby, PHP, LUA, etc.
  • Experience with secure code review
  • Proven work experience in manual secure code review
  • Experience working with GitLab Ultimate CI/CD technology, shift-left tools, and application security workflows
  • An inherent passion for information security and service excellence
  • The ability to adapt to new situations and the desire to learn and stay current with AppSec trends, threats, and risks
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field; GPEN, OSCP, CISSP, GWAPT, CEH, or similar certifications preferred

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