job summary: This position for onboarding an experienced Java Developer contractor dedicated to security initiatives. Responsible for assisting, implementing, and supporting Cybersecurity and Digital Risk program initiatives as they are related to applications within portfolio Resources will be responsible for protecting system(s), data, technologies, and our airline by implementing and embedding Cybersecurity in the full development lifecycle location: Chicago, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $70.31 - 75.31 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Support and action cybersecurity threat assessments.Collaborate with digital technology, business teams, and external partners to build relationships supporting accountabilities and ensure consistency, adaptability, responsiveness, and effectiveness of security solutions. Measure and communicate progress for overall Cybersecurity health of applications in scope. Communicate information with dependent teams and resources Skilled software engineer to design, develop, document, debug, and test secure software applications. Review and implement security best practices and industry standards, conducting security analysis, review and resolve security vulnerabilities and mitigate risks. Collaborate with other internal and external partners and entities to measure and evaluate cyber security threat assessments. Provide support and mentorship to other members of the team. Responsibilities: Able to articulate, plan, Implement, test and operate advanced software security techniques and best practices in compliance with technical reference architecture Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise Provide engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities Contribute to all levels of the architecture from security aspects Maintain technical documentation Respond to security related incidents Measure and communicate progress for overall Cybersecurity health of applications in scope Support and mentor team members on secure coding practices Requirements and skills: Proven work experience as a software security engineer Detailed technical knowledge of techniques, standards and state-of-the art capabilities for security vulnerabilities and remediation Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with foundational AWS Services (such as, EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudTrail, CloudFront, Lambda, EKS, and/or ECS) In-depth knowledge of various web-related technologies (such as Web applications, services, architectures etc.) Experience with analytic tools such as ELK Stack, Google Analytics, or AppD Experience working with high performance teams in an agile development environment where continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) are critical Have experience with secure software development life cycle framework Experience with security principles Demonstrate knowledge of software engineering best practices such as version control, software packaging and software release management Must be self-motivated, possess strong communication skills (verbal and written) and be able to work in a team-oriented environment strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: JavaJAVA DEVELOPER Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.