**Application Security Engineer** **Location:** Phoenix, AZ 85054 (Atlanta GA, or NY, NY) (Onsite/Hybrid) **Pay Rate:** $60.00 - $65.00 per hour (Strict W2 Only) **Duration:** Through 12/31/2026 + Long-term Extension **Compliance:** No C2C, Third Parties, or W2 Referrals **Role Overview** We are seeking a high-caliber **Application Security Engineer** to join our team in Phoenix. This is a mission-critical role that sits at the intersection of software engineering and offensive security. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating security controls across our enterprise applications and services. The ideal candidate is a "Security-Minded Developer"-someone who can write production-grade code in **Go, Java, or Python** , but also possesses the hands-on "hacker" mindset to break applications using industry-standard penetration testing tools. **Key Responsibilities** + **Secure Development:** Design and implement secure application features using **Go, Java, Python, or C#** . + **Offensive Testing:** Perform deep-dive penetration testing on web applications and APIs using **Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and Metasploit** . + **Vulnerability Management:** Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities; work directly with engineering teams to define remediation paths and reproduce issues. + **DevSecOps Integration:** Integrate automated security scanning and security gates into modern **CI/CD pipelines** . + **Architecture Review:** Partner with developers to review code and architectures for security weaknesses, recommending secure-by-design patterns. **Required Skills & Experience** + **Programming:** Strong proficiency in at least one of the following: **Go, Java, Python, or C#** . + **Security Tooling:** Hands-on experience with **Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Nmap, Sqlmap, and Metasploit** . + **Modern Infrastructure:** Experience with **Docker** and containerized environments. + **CI/CD:** Practical experience integrating security testing into Git-based source control and automated pipelines. + **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. + **Preferred Certifications** Highly desirable certifications include: **OSWE, GPEN, GWAT, GXPN, CEH, or CSSLP** . **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands -_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.