SecOps Engineer | $75/hr Remote

Summary: The SecOps Engineer role is a contract position focused on enhancing application-layer security through expert-level secure code reviews and vulnerability remediation. The engineer will develop security automation tools and conduct penetration tests while advising development teams on secure coding practices. This remote role requires a commitment of 10-40 hours per week. The position emphasizes staying informed about emerging threats and best practices in security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform expert-level secure code reviews focusing on OWASP Top 10 and CWE vulnerability classes.
• Identify, triage, and remediate application-layer vulnerabilities, including broken access control and SQL injection.
• Develop and maintain security automation tools using Python, GoLang, or JavaScript/TypeScript to streamline vulnerability detection.
• Conduct and document penetration tests, collaborating cross-functionally to drive remediation initiatives.
• Advise development teams on secure coding practices, integrating a proactive security mindset into the software lifecycle.
• Stay informed of emerging threats and incorporate best practices within the customer's environments.

Key Skills:

• Have strong relevant experience in software engineering or security operations with a focus on application-layer security.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Python, GoLang, Rust, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Have demonstrated expertise in secure code review and professional penetration testing.
• Possess strong familiarity with OWASP Top 10, CWE, and modern vulnerability classes.
• Have a proven ability to detect, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in production applications.

Salary (Rate): £75 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT