Product Security Senior Advisor

Product Security Senior Advisor
Anywhere, US
6month Contract to Hire
Contract Rate: $80 - $100per hr / Salary Target: $165K - $185K + Bonus/Stock/Incentives

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a mid-level practical application engineer with deep experience in DevOps and product security. This role is 90% hands-on and 10% advisory, ideal for someone who leads by doing. You'll implement tactical security updates, automate AppSec tooling, and work side-by-side with developers to harden applications and pipelines.

Responsibilities:

• Act as subject matter expert in DevSecOps; implement tactical product security updates
• Embed and automate AppSec tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, MAST, ASPM) within CI/CD pipelines
• Lead by example—demonstrate secure development practices directly to engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address security needs in the SDLC
• Perform threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and secure code reviews
• Maintain and evolve security testing services, tools, and automation strategies
• Ensure alignment with compliance and regulatory standards

• Proven hands-on experience in Application Security (AppSec); CloudSec not a primary focus
• Deep DevOps knowledge and pipeline security integration expertise
• Admin-level experience with:
  • Checkmarx (Cloud/One preferred; On-Prem acceptable)
  • Blackduck (DAST)
  • NowSecure (MAST)
  • ASPM tools
• Strong knowledge of SAST, DAST, SCA, and secure development practices
• Ability to work collaboratively and tactically with developers in Agile/DevOps environments

• Experience with WhiteHat and Secure platforms
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP (cloud security knowledge a bonus)
• Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, Shell, Java)
• Understanding of frameworks like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR
• Certifications: CISSP, CEH, CISM, or similar
• Ongoing DevSecOps and secure development training preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred)

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