Application Security Engineer (Contract-to-Hire, Hybrid)
Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer for a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity in the Columbus, OH market. This role follows a hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one day remote each week. The ideal candidate will play a key role in securing internally developed, acquired, and third-party applications while partnering closely with development, DevOps, risk management, and information security teams.
Perform and support application security testing, including SAST, DAST, and SCA.
Review, validate, and track remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
Conduct and support application penetration testing, including oversight of remediation efforts and reporting of metrics.
Coordinate internal and third-party penetration tests; review findings and contribute to remediation planning.
Mentor development teams on secure coding practices and embed security throughout the SDLC.
Provide threat modeling support and secure design guidance.
Assist in securing AI-enabled applications, including evaluating data and model risks.
Review application architectures for security vulnerabilities and compliance risks.
Support audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Maintain and enhance application security standards and best practices.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and federal/state regulations.
Utilize Microsoft Office and relevant tools to improve workflow efficiency.
Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Work with on-site systems and equipment as required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
5–6 years of experience in application security.
5–6 years of experience within the financial services industry.
5–6 years of hands-on or supporting experience with penetration testing.
CSSLP, GWAPT, or OSCP (required upon hire).
CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (required upon hire).
This role is not open to C2C, third-party vendors, visa sponsorship, or student EAD candidates.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
| Location | Warren, PA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $75–$85 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://www.vaco.com/ |