Application Security Engineer - Data Security

Application Security Engineer – Data Security supporting a global consumer products / digital transformation client (Global Data Security & Protection team, within the Cyber Fusion Center).

Contractor (pay-as-you-go). Hybrid — 3 days onsite/week; candidates must be local to Plano, TX and comfortable working onsite.

Pay Rate: $62.00-$65.00/hr. Contract: 6-12+ months, extensions possible (expected Aug 10, 2026 - Feb 10, 2027).
40 hrs/week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm CST.

Work authorization: US Citizens / Green Cards / GC EADs (No OPT EAD, CPT EAD). Submission note: please include an active LinkedIn profile with the application. Interview process: onsite in TX, same day — (1) Python coding round, (2) technical interview, (3) HR round.

Position Overview: A highly visible role focused on building scalable automation and security-focused applications that protect enterprise data and reduce cyber risk across a global organization. The team needs a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex security problems through code, and can work closely with cross-functional security and engineering teams.

What You Will Be Doing:

- Develop and maintain automation, tooling, and scalable software solutions supporting enterprise data security initiatives

- Build security-focused applications using Python, JavaScript, and object-oriented languages such as Java, C++, or C#

- Support Data Loss Prevention (DLP), cloud data protection, data classification, encryption, access governance, and related cybersecurity initiatives

- Integrate APIs and automation tools to collect KPIs/KRIs and improve operational efficiency

- Work within CI/CD pipelines and modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

- Collaborate with Security Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Legal, Privacy, and Platform teams on enterprise-wide initiatives

- Create technical documentation, including system design docs, architecture diagrams, and data flows

- Identify vulnerabilities and implement security improvements across enterprise applications and platforms

Requirements:

- 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, software development, or computer engineering

- Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript

- Experience with DLP, CASB, SASE, DSPM, PAM, or related data security platforms

- Experience with endpoint security technologies and security-focused development

- Hands-on experience with Java, C++, or C#

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and Docker/containerization

- Solid understanding of core security concepts: encryption vs. hashing, authentication vs. authorization, secure secrets management/vaults, salting and weak hashing algorithms

Desired Skills & Experience: Exposure to agile software development methodologies; security certifications a plus (Security+, CEH, CISSP, OSCP, CISM, CISA, GPEN, or GWAPT).

Reporting location:  Plano, TX, 5600 Headquarters Dr.