Senior Application Security Engineer

Senior Application Security Engineer Houston, Texas 100% Remote Contract $70/hr - $85/hr A global energy company is looking to bring on a hands on a Senior Application Security Engineer to be part of a team building out their AppSec program from the ground up. This role is highly technical, and requires candidates with previous experience working in OT and/or embedded/software product environments. You'll perform code reviews, conduct SAST/DAST/SCA scans, identify vulnerabilities in software, firmware, and OT systems, while supporting product security incident response activities. You'll integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and help evaluate third-party libraries, components, and dependencies. Candidates must have a strong background in software development, cyber security, and previous experience working within an Operational Technology environment. Long term contract (12+ months) with opportunity for conversion or extension This role is on-site in Houston for the first 4 weeks, then remote with occasional travel. Required Skills & Experience + 5+ years of experience as an appsec or product security engineer + Experience in OT environments a big plus + Deep software development background + Experience with hardware security a plus + Experience with SCA, DAST, SAST, and code reviews You will receive the following benefits: + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRPu2019s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Specialization: + DevSecOps + DevOps

Created: 2026-04-01