Application Security Engineer/ Hybrid in Atlanta & Dallas 2-3 days/ 6 Month Contract to Hire

A global tech-driven organization in hiring a hybrid Application Security Engineer on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis. This role is based in Dallas or Atlanta and offers a flexible hybrid setup. You’ll help secure modern cloud applications running across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

This is a hands-on opportunity to shape security in a fast-moving product environment. You’ll lead threat modeling, code reviews, and guide secure development across global teams. Ideal for someone with a software development background who’s now focused on application security and wants to influence engineering practices at scale. Apply Now!

Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years in software development environments
• 1–2 years focused on application security
• Experience with static/manual code review and threat modeling
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Understanding of secure SDLC and security automation

Desired Skills & Experience

• Exposure to DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines
•  Familiarity with containers or serverless architectures
• Security or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Security, CSSLP)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 70% Application & Cloud Security
• 30% Security Automation & DevSecOps

Daily Responsibilities

• 100% Hands On

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.