Contract Sr. Security Engineer Opportunity in Seattle, WA
20th July, 2026
Our client in Seattle, WA, is looking for a Sr. Security Engineer to join their team!
This is an onsite (1 day remote)/full-time/6-month contract position Salary range based on experience: Up to $65/HR
Responsibilities
Conduct security assessments of internally developed and third-party applications across the enterprise.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and vendor teams to understand application architecture and identify potential security risks.
Develop and maintain standardized assessment frameworks and methodologies tailored to various application types and deployment models.
Develop AI tools and techniques to automate and streamline security assessments, including compliance and policy enforcement, threat modeling, and supply chain security evaluation.
Document findings and provide actionable recommendations to improve application security posture.
Track remediation efforts and validate fixes to ensure risk reduction.
Contribute to the development of secure design patterns and reusable security components.
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and AI-driven security innovations.
The goal is to develop AI automation and work alongside FTEs to fast-track security systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent experience required.
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including hands-on assessment and remediation.
Strong understanding of secure software development practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
Experience with security assessment tools and platforms, including AI-enhanced solutions.
Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, APIs, and modern development frameworks.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or CSSLP are a plus.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.