Application Security Engineer

TL;DR

Application Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Overseeing security of development operations (DevSecOps) for globally distributed practice management applications with an accent on Azure cloud services, microservices architecture, and application security testing. Focus on designing secure CI/CD pipelines, threat modelling, and compliance with security frameworks.

Location: Remote (US) with offices in Chicago, IL and Cincinnati, OH

Salary: $96,000–$144,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a leading global professional services network providing audit, tax, and advisory services with a presence in over 145 countries and 75,000 professionals.

What you will do

• Secure the Software Development Life Cycle including CI/CD pipeline security oversight
• Perform static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) and software composition analysis
• Conduct threat modelling and evaluate microservices deployment security (Kubernetes)
• Maintain security issue tracking and documentation using Azure DevOps
• Develop and manage Azure Policy to enforce security baseline standards
• Evaluate applications against security frameworks and compliance requirements

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in the US or able to work remotely within US time zones
• 2-3 years experience in development and security operations, preferably with Azure DevSecOps
• Experience with Kubernetes, container security, authentication and identity governance
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to work across global teams and with executive leadership
• Post high school education or equivalent experience in IT or related field

Nice to have

• Cloud security certifications such as CCSP, GSSP, GCSA, or CCSK
• Knowledge of OWASP Application Security Verification Standards and Azure Policy compliance

Culture & Benefits

• Global network with opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible and supportive work environment with remote work options
• Exposure to multinational teams and cross-border collaboration
• Strong focus on sustainability and positive impact aligned with UN SDGs

Hiring process

• Application review and screening
• Technical interviews assessing security and development expertise
• Discussions on cultural fit and communication skills