Application Security Engineer Data Security
(Hybrid 3 days onsite/week). Candidates must be local to Plano, TX
Job Type: Contract (6 12+ months, )
Position Overview
Our client, a global leader in consumer products and digital transformation, is seeking an Application Security Engineer Data Security to join their Global Data Security & Protection team within the Cyber Fusion Center. This is 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.
Key Responsibilities
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