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Remote Application Security (AppSec) & Penetration Testing Specialist (Flexible Specialist Role)

MegaHired • Remote (US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Ireland) • Posted Today (5h ago)
Compensation: $40 - $80/hour
Engagement: Contract / Remote
Location: 100% Remote
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MegaHired invites qualified professionals to apply for our remote Remote Application Security (AppSec) & Penetration Testing Specialist (Flexible Specialist Role) opportunity ($40 - $80/hour). You will leverage hands-on experience in OSWE, LLM security, AI-SAST evaluation, AppSec to audit AI-generated solutions, pinpoint reasoning gaps, and construct authoritative reference responses.

Core Project Workflow

  • Engage with agent-based security architecture and contribute to continuous improvement of the evaluation pipeline.
  • Demonstrated professional or academic background in OSWE, LLM security, AI-SAST evaluation, AppSec, Agent security architecture.
  • Strong analytical reasoning and ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in written English.
  • High attention to detail when reviewing technical or domain-specific documentation.
  • Self-motivated and reliable within an asynchronous remote work environment.
  • Design and implement small, purpose-built application fixtures with embedded security vulnerabilities or secure solutions, specifically addressing OWASP LLM risks such as Sensitive Information Disclosure and Excessive Agency.
  • Develop deterministic test cases and security-context manifests to robustly assess application security posture.

Required Technical & Domain Mastery

  • Compensation Band: $40 - $80/hour
  • Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
  • Available Openings: 10 open positions
  • Core Competencies: OSWE, LLM security, AI-SAST evaluation, AppSec, Agent security architecture
  • Extensive experience (ideally 5+ years) in application security, secure software development, or CyberSWE roles.
  • Strong understanding of OSWE, LLM security, AI-powered static analysis (AI-SAST), and AppSec best practices.
  • Demonstrated history designing or evaluating security architecture for traditional and agent-based applications.

Compensation Summary

  • Compensation Rate: $40 - $80/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
  • Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
  • Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
  • Core Competencies: OSWE, LLM security, AI-SAST evaluation, AppSec, Agent security architecture
  • Hiring Agency: MegaHired

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