Cyber Security Engineer
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client provider of digital technology and transformation information technology and services
Position: Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Bellevue WA 98008
Location: Bellevue WA 98008
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Summary:
- We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Application Security Engineer with a strong development background to join our Cybersecurity team.
- This role focuses on securing applications and APIs through manual testing secure code reviews and close collaboration with development teams.
- The ideal candidate will have solid programming experience and a deep understanding of modern application security practices including DevSecOps.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform manual security testing of RESTful and GraphQL APIs to identify vulnerabilities.
- Review source code and application implementations to ensure secure coding practices.
- Validate APIs and applications against OWASP Top 10 ASVS and internal security standards.
- Evaluate and improve authentication authorization encryption and input validation controls.
- Collaborate with developers to support secure SDLC and remediation efforts.
- Provide clear actionable guidance based on security test findings.
- Stay current on emerging threats tools and best practices in application security.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with manual application and API security testing.
- Strong programming skills in Java JavaScript and Python.
- Familiarity with tools like Postman Burp Suite OWASP ZAP.
- Good understanding of OWASP Top 10 ASVS and secure coding principles.
- Ability to read and analyze code to identify security flaws.
- Strong communication documentation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage testing timelines aligned with product releases.
Preferred Qualifications
- Security certifications such as OSCP CSSLP GWAPT or similar.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP).Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security in CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of container security (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
Tek Wissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Key Skills
- Splunk
- IDS
- Network security
- Computer Networking
- Identity & Access Management
- PKI
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Encryption
- Siem
