Enterprise Data Protection Automation & Application Security Engineer

HireNow Staffing • Plano, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a highly skilled Enterprise Data Protection Automation & Application Security Engineer to support one of our valued client partners within a global Data Security & Protection organization. This highly visible contract opportunity is designed for a hands-on security engineer who combines software development, cybersecurity engineering, automation, and enterprise data protection expertise. The selected professional will build scalable security applications and automation that help protect sensitive enterprise information, improve security operations, and reduce cyber risk across complex global environments.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience within cybersecurity, software development, computer engineering, application security, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Strong hands-on programming ability with Python and JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with at least one object-oriented programming language: Java, C++, or C#.
• Experience with enterprise data security technologies involving DLP, CASB, SASE, DSPM, PAM, or comparable security platforms.
• Experience with endpoint security technologies and security-focused software development.
• Practical experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automation tooling, and Docker/containerization.
• Strong understanding of encryption versus hashing and secure cryptographic practices.
• Strong understanding of authentication versus authorization.
• Knowledge of secrets management, vault technologies, salting, and risks associated with weak hashing algorithms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Must be local to the Plano, Texas area and able to work onsite three days per week.
• Must meet the specified U.S. work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing internal cybersecurity applications or enterprise security automation.
• Advanced Python development experience within cybersecurity environments.
• Experience integrating security platforms through APIs.
• Experience developing KPI/KRI reporting and security analytics automation.
• Exposure to Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale global enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Security+, CEH, CISSP, OSCP, CISM, CISA, GPEN, GWAPT, or another relevant cybersecurity certification.
• Strong experience collaborating across cybersecurity, privacy, legal, architecture, and engineering organizations.
• Stable professional history demonstrating increasing responsibility within security engineering or secure software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable applications, automation, and security tooling supporting enterprise data protection initiatives.
• Build security-focused software using Python, JavaScript, and object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, or C#.
• Engineer solutions supporting DLP, cloud data protection, data classification, encryption, access governance, and related cybersecurity programs.
• Develop API integrations and automation that collect and report security KPIs and KRIs.
• Automate security processes to improve operational efficiency, visibility, and risk reduction.
• Support security engineering across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud environments.
• Work within Git-based development environments and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply containerization technologies such as Docker to application and automation workflows.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities and implement security improvements across applications, platforms, and enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Legal, Privacy, Platform Engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop system design documentation, architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and data-flow documentation.
• Apply secure development principles involving authentication, authorization, encryption, hashing, secrets management, and credential protection.

Benefits

• Compensation: $62.00–$65.00 per hour
• Schedule: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CST
• Employment Type: Contractor | Pay-As-You-Go
• Contract Duration: 6–12+ months with potential extensions.
• Anticipated Contract Period: August 10, 2026–February 10, 2027, with extension potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed