Hiring: Product Security Engineer Company: Kforce Inc Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 23:25:48 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : CI/CD, Microservices, OWASP, Penetration Testing About the job Experience: •Prior software engineering or development background •Operational familiarity with secure development practices across web applications, APIs, and microservices •High-impact role with visibility across engineering and technology teams •Opportunity to shape security strategy and influence software development practices •Exposure to modern cloud, DevSecOps, and application security initiatives Required Skills: •Partner with software engineers and technical leaders to promote secure coding practices and security-by-design principles •Perform application security assessments and penetration testing activities •Identify vulnerabilities and guide teams through remediation efforts •Conduct code reviews and provide recommendations to improve application security •Help design and implement security controls for internally developed and customer-facing applications •Integrate security tooling and controls into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows •Participate in threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and secure SDLC initiatives •Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and best practices Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field •7+ years of experience in Application Security, Product Security, or a closely related security engineering role •Applied hands-on capability in application security testing, vulnerability remediation, and security assessments •Operational familiarity with cloud security and DevSecOps practices •Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common web application vulnerabilities •In-depth knowledge of secure SDLC practices and modern web application architecture •Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders Compensation: •$150,000 - $190,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!