Please Contact : To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Faizan Mohammed at email address Faizan.Mohammed@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-9037.
We have Contract role Sr Technical Security Engineer-Remote for our client at Bolingbrook IL. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
Position Details :
Sr Technical Security Engineer-Remote-Bolingbrook IL
Location : Remote
Project Duration : 4+ months of contract
Pay rate : $64 to $72 an hour on W2
Minimum Requirements :
- 5+ years of experience in application or product security, with a track record of securing desktop and mobile applications.
- Strong understanding of secure architecture for thick clients, including local storage protection, inter-process communication, JavaScript engines, OS-level security features, and web security standards (CSP, same-origin policy, TLS / HTTPS).
- Experience with mobile (iOS / Android) and desktop (Windows / macOS / Linux) application security models.
- Proficiency in GenAI security, modern cryptography, certificate management, secure authentication (OAuth, WebAuthn, FIDO2), and secure session handling.
- Knowledge of OS-level hardening techniques, sandboxing, privilege separation, and secure use of platform APIs.
- Hands-on experience with secure coding practices in at least one systems language (C++, Rust, Go) and one application language (Kotlin, Swift, C#).
- Familiarity with static / dynamic analysis tools, fuzzing, penetration testing, and reverse engineering for client applications.
- Experience embedding security into the software development lifecycle (threat modeling, code reviews, secure design patterns).
- Ability to manage incident response and vulnerability remediation for thick client environments.
- Strong cross-team communication skills and ability to write clear developer-facing security guidelines.
Preferred
Contributions to open-source client frameworks, SDKs, or application security tools.Prior work with secure local storage, anti-tampering, DRM, or obfuscation in client software.Familiarity with offline-first application security challenges (sync, caching, data persistence).Experience with privacy-preserving client design, including minimizing telemetry and preventing data leakage.Deep understanding of reverse engineering techniques and defenses (e.g., code obfuscation, anti-debugging, integrity checks).Experience leading security architecture for a thick client application launch at scale.Advanced degree (MS / PhD) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Faizan Mohammed at email address Faizan.Mohammed@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-9037.