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SmartIPlace

DevSecOps Engineer[onsite]

Miami, FL · On-site

Implement both SaaS-based security testing (SaaST) and dynamic application security testing (DAST) for major platforms. * Focus primarily on security and testing for core business systems: Salesforce ...

AgileEngine

Senior AppSec Engineer ID71672

Texas City, TX · On-site

$50.25 - $67.25/hr

SAST/DAST/SCA and Java expertise are a plus. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Engineer and deploy AI-enabled secure code scanning capabilities and "Golden Images" to drive secure-from-the-start adoption ...

Accenture Federal Services

SAP DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$59.75 - $81.75/hr

Integrate and manage toolchains including Jira, SAP Solution Manager (Solman) CHaRM, SonarQube, and Fortify DAST * Collaborate with SAP ABAP developers, functional teams, and security stakeholders to ...

TriOptus LLC

Application Security Engineer

Canton, OH · On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

Job Duties • Provide unified application security triage coverage across SCA, SAST, and DAST findings, including validation of critical and high-risk vulnerabilities, false positive analysis ...

AgileEngine

Senior AppSec Engineer ID71672

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$57.75 - $77/hr

SAST/DAST/SCA and Java expertise are a plus. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Engineer and deploy AI-enabled secure code scanning capabilities and "Golden Images" to drive secure-from-the-start adoption ...

AgileEngine

Senior AppSec Engineer ID71672

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$64.25 - $86/hr

SAST/DAST/SCA and Java expertise are a plus. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Engineer and deploy AI-enabled secure code scanning capabilities and "Golden Images" to drive secure-from-the-start adoption ...

AgileEngine

Senior AppSec Engineer ID71672

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$58.25 - $78/hr

SAST/DAST/SCA and Java expertise are a plus. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Engineer and deploy AI-enabled secure code scanning capabilities and "Golden Images" to drive secure-from-the-start adoption ...

AgileEngine

Senior AppSec Engineer ID71672

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$55.75 - $74.50/hr

SAST/DAST/SCA and Java expertise are a plus. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Engineer and deploy AI-enabled secure code scanning capabilities and "Golden Images" to drive secure-from-the-start adoption ...

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How much do dast jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for dast in the United States is $126,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,000.00 and $145,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are DAST jobs?

DAST stands for Dynamic Application Security Testing. Professionals in DAST roles use tools and techniques to test web applications for security vulnerabilities while the application is running, simulating real-world attacks to find issues like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other flaws. DAST specialists typically analyze application behavior, report vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations for mitigation. These roles are crucial in helping organizations maintain secure software by identifying and addressing security risks before attackers can exploit them.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Dast, and why are they important?

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What is the difference between Dast vs Penetration Tester?

AspectDastPenetration Tester
CertificationsCertified Web Application Defender, OSCP (optional)OSCP, CEH, CPT
Work EnvironmentAutomated testing tools, CI/CD pipelinesManual testing, on-site or remote assessments
Industry UsageWeb app security, DevSecOpsBroader security testing, including networks

While Dast (Dynamic Application Security Testing) uses automated tools to identify vulnerabilities in web applications during runtime, Penetration Testers perform manual and automated testing to find security flaws across systems. Dast is often integrated into development pipelines, whereas Penetration Testing is more comprehensive and manual, typically conducted periodically for in-depth security assessment.

What are some common challenges faced by DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) professionals in their day-to-day work?

DAST professionals often encounter challenges such as handling dynamic and complex web applications that may have frequent code changes, which can impact test accuracy and coverage. They also need to manage false positives and ensure that security scans do not disrupt development workflows or impact application performance. Collaboration with development and DevOps teams is crucial for prioritizing and remediating vulnerabilities effectively. Staying current with evolving security threats and adjusting testing methodologies is also an ongoing part of the role.
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Infographic showing various Dast job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,833 per year, or $61 per hour.
Application Security Engineer, AI & Automation

Application Security Engineer, AI & Automation

Aquent

Canton, OH • On-site, Remote

$90 - $92/hr

Temporary

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$90-92 Hourly
$92 / hourly as W2
Start Date:
Aug 3, 2026
Application Security Engineer, AI & Automation
Remote
$92 / hourly as W2
About the Role
About the Role
Are you an Application Security engineer who loves to build and automate? Our established Financial client is looking for a Senior AppSec Engineer to help us redefine how we defend our software ecosystem. In this role, you won't just juggle SCA, SAST, and DAST alerts-you will engineer the AI-driven automation that triages them. You will sit at the intersection of traditional AppSec, Software Supply Chain Security, and Frontier AI, helping us evaluate, implement, and secure AI-assisted developer tooling.
If you want to move past manual spreadsheet tracking and instead build cutting-edge, LLM-powered security workflows, we want to talk to you.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • AI & Automation Engineering: Test, implement, and optimize application security tooling that leverages frontier LLMs for vulnerability identification, code reasoning, triage acceleration, and automated remediation.
  • Modern Triage & Incident Response: Provide unified triage coverage across SCA, SAST, and DAST findings. Lead the rapid assessment and routing of threat intelligence escalations and critical patch events (PatchNow).
  • Software Supply Chain Defense: Strengthen open-source dependency selection, package intake, and SBOM visibility. Build guardrails to detect malicious packages and enforce security policies across developer pipelines.
  • Secure Developer Workflows: Assess and secure developer environments, including IDEs, plugins/extensions, package managers, and AI coding assistants against malicious code and unsafe configurations.
  • AI Governance Support: Help execute technical proofs-of-value, data handling reviews, and model output evaluations required to safely onboard new AI capabilities across the enterprise.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
  • Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in Application Security, with deep familiarity across the vulnerability lifecycle (SCA, SAST, DAST, and manual verification).
  • Automation Mindset: Strong engineering fundamentals with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go), APIs, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), and developer tool integrations.
  • AI Curiosity: Practical familiarity or hands-on experimentation with frontier models (LLMs), AI coding assistants (e.g., Copilot), prompt engineering, or AI orchestration frameworks.
  • Supply Chain Knowledge: Experience securing software supply chains, package managers, and third-party dependencies against modern attack vectors.
  • Communication: Ability to translate complex cryptographic or technical vulnerabilities into clear, actionable remediation guidance for software engineering teams.
Bonus Points For:
  • Contributions to open-source security tools or AI/LLM security projects (e.g., OWASP Top 10 for LLMs).
  • Experience building custom integrations or LLM agents to automate security analyst workflows.

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