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Senior Application Security Champion

TEKsystems
$69.50 - $74.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Irving
Apr 08, 2026
Our large financial client is seeking an experienced application security professional who has exposure to AI/LLM Enabled Applications. The client is not seeking an AI expert but rather a skilled application security professional who has some experience in AI as it pertains to this job. This role is 3 days on site and will require experience in the following tops skills. Top Skills' Details 1. 5+ years of application security experience with developer enablement - Experience with SAST/DAST/ SCA 2. Hands on experience securing AI/LLM-enabled applications, including prompt injection and data leakage risk mitigation 3. Familiarity with RAG architectures, vector databases, and agentic frameworks- ability to advise on isolation/guardrail patterns 4. Deep experience with python to automate security testing and extend/customize adversarial testing probes 5. Experience working with developers on secure coding and threat modeling 6. Experience with automation and compliance enforcement in CI/CD Description Role Summary: Scale the Application Security Champions (ASC) Community of Practice (CoP) Provide enablement, tooling, and standards to embed AppSec into decentralized teams. Align ASC initiatives with tiered control adoption and quarterly roadmap. Key Responsibilities: AI Security (LLM/GenAI) responsibilities may include: Operationalize LLM adversarial testing (e.g., garak-based testing) and integrate into CI/CD as a standard control for AI-enabled applications. Define and maintain AI "Golden Test Suites" that AI-enabled applications must pass prior to deployment. Perform advanced AI vulnerability validation and triage; distinguish true vulnerabilities from model limitations and false positives within application context. Conduct manual adversarial testing (multi-turn prompt injection, jailbreak attempts, indirect injection) when automated tooling is insufficient. Develop AI Security playbooks and tiered training/certification to mature ASCs from finding review to adversarial testing capability. Map AI security findings to industry frameworks (OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, MITRE ATLAS) and ensure tracking/remediation through existing Jira/AVR workflows. Develop ASC playbooks, training, and office hours for threat modeling and secure design. Roll out CI/CD-integrated controls and AVR workflows. Establish ASC KPIs and dashboards; report progress and compliance coverage. Coordinate migration planning with application owners; track risks and dependencies. Facilitate escalations and cross-functional alignment with SMEs and governance. Promote security awareness and culture by educating teams on secure coding practices, potential threats, and encouraging open dialogue around security. Act as the primary liaison between development teams and the security organization to ensure clear communication, timely resolution of security concerns, and alignment with security priorities. Lead security enablement activities, including training sessions, workshops, and hands on exercises to enhance team security skills. Support secure development practices by performing secure code reviews, participating in threat modeling sessions, and assisting teams with effective use of security testing tools and automated scans. Contribute to organizational security standards by providing practical feedback and helping refine procedures to ensure they remain effective and adoptable across teams. Skills* Application security, Owasp Top Skills Details Application security,Owasp Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience establishing champions programs or communities of practice. Certifications: CSSLP, CRISC, or leadership-focused credentials. Background in enterprise governance and metrics. Locations* Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Chandler, AZ. potentially Minneapolis 3 days on site, 2 days remote Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Irving, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $69.50 - $74.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Irving,TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.