Senior Application Security Engineer - Cloud Security

Our client is a national consumer warranty and utility support enterprise serving millions of households across North America. The organization manages high-volume customer accounts through major utility and municipal partnerships, backed by a modern cloud infrastructure. To support ongoing service delivery and strict data privacy standards, the technology division is strengthening its core application security and infrastructure defenses. The team is seeking a LEAD Application & Cloud Engineer to join their growing team on a contracting bases.

Title: Lead Application & Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Chicago, IL area or Southern NJ area preferred) | 100% Remote considered for the right candidate

Duration: 3-Month Contract (40 hours/week) | Extension potential

Pay Rate: $80.00 - $90.00/hr. W2

Qualifications

• Experience: 12 years of professional cybersecurity experience, with sustained ownership of application and cloud security domains.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with web application penetration testing, threat modeling, code review, and DevSecOps integrations.
• Direct experience configuring and securing public cloud platforms (AWS and Azure).
• Certifications: CISSP or equivalent senior credential required; offensive or AppSec certifications (OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN) are highly valued.
• Compliance Background: Practical experience preparing technical environments for audits against PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or equivalent frameworks.
• Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical risks clearly to developers, system administrators, and executive leadership.
  
  

If interested, please apply directly, or reach out to Adam Deutsch w/ Talener @ adeutsch@talener.com