Hire Application Security Engineers
Hire The Best Application Security Engineers, Anywhere With Teamified
Find skilled professionals ready to drive results - hired a minimum of 50% faster.
At Teamified, we connect you with world-class talent across a wide range of industries and business functions. Our streamlined process guarantees you get leading application security professionals - fast and hassle-free - so you can scale without the headaches.
The smarter way to build your application security team.
Worried about vulnerabilities slipping through the cracks in your software? Our application security engineers embed security into every stage of development, identifying and mitigating risks before they impact your business. Teamified talent, 100% dedicated to your business, driving growth and delivering results.
Why choose us
Why choose Teamified
We make hiring application security engineers simple, fast, and reliable
Speed
Hire in days with our pre-vetted talent pool
Quality
Top 3% of security engineers with proven track records
Compliance
All candidates verified for certifications and background
Cost-Efficiency
Save up to 70% compared to traditional hiring
Ongoing Support
Dedicated account manager and replacement guarantee
How it works
Our streamlined hiring process
From requisition to onboarding in 7 simple steps. AI agents run the busywork; a human always decides.
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Recruiter Screening
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Onboarding & Support
We handle onboarding, management, and ongoing support
Submit Requirements
Post your hiring requisition in 2 minutes
AI-Powered Matching
Instantly matched with our thousand-talent pool
Review Profiles
Access comprehensive candidate data and portfolios
Watch AI Interviews
View pre-recorded AI interviews of matched talent
Recruiter Screening
Optional initial interview or schedule directly
Extend Offer
Make your offer with confidence
Onboarding & Support
We handle onboarding, management, and ongoing support
Experience levels
How experienced are our application security engineers?
From emerging talent to seasoned experts, we have the right fit for your needs.
1-3 years exp.
- Understanding of basic application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- Basic knowledge of security principles and commonly used tools
- Experience conducting security assessments under supervision
- Familiarity with static code analysis and vulnerability scanning tools
- Knowledge of secure coding principles and practices
- Ability to assist developers in patching and remediation activities
- Basic understanding of cloud security concepts and IAM best practices
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment
3-5 years exp.
- Experience leading application security reviews and threat modelling
- Strong skills in secure code reviews and penetration testing
- Proficient with tools like Burp Suite, Fortify, or SonarQube
- Ability to integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS
- Experience working closely with development and DevOps teams
5-7 years exp.
- Expert-level skills in designing and enforcing application security frameworks
- Lead security assessment and design decisions to ensure secure architecture
- Advanced threat modelling, red teaming, and vulnerability management expertise
- Deep knowledge of application security threats, attack techniques, and effective defences
- Experience leading incident response activities and post-mortems
- Ability to advise on security architecture and risk mitigation strategies
- Strong leadership in security awareness training and secure SDLC practices
- Deep understanding of industry-specific compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
Hiring guide
What to check when hiring application security engineers
Application Security Engineers are rare, expensive, and critically important. A single exploited vulnerability can cost millions, in breach costs, regulatory fines, and reputational damage. The best candidates think like attackers and build like engineers: they find what your developers miss and fix it in ways that don't break the product.
Offensive and defensive balance
Ask for examples of both finding vulnerabilities (offensive) and building security controls into CI/CD pipelines (defensive). Engineers who've only done one side are less effective than those who've operated across both.
Specific CVE or vulnerability experience
Ask them to walk through a real vulnerability they discovered, how they found it, how they assessed severity, how they communicated it to developers, and how they verified the fix. Specificity here is everything.
SDLC integration approach
Security tools that slow development get disabled. Ask how they've embedded security into developer workflows without creating friction, threat modelling, SAST/DAST tooling, pre-commit hooks, and developer training.
Incident response experience
Has this person been in the room when a breach or critical vulnerability is discovered? Ask for a specific incident, what their role was, what the pressure was like, and what they'd do differently.
Must-have skills
Red flags to watch for
Cannot name a specific vulnerability they've found in production code
Security knowledge is purely theoretical, no hands-on penetration testing or code review
Unfamiliar with any SAST or DAST tooling
No experience integrating security into a CI/CD pipeline
Communicates security findings in ways developers can't act on
Has never participated in a real incident response
Bug bounty hunters make unexpectedly strong AppSec hires
Candidates with active bug bounty histories, particularly Hall of Fame mentions on major programmes, often demonstrate more hands-on vulnerability discovery experience than those who've only worked in internal AppSec teams. They've attacked real production systems, written clear disclosure reports, and developed attacker mindsets that complement defensive engineering. Don't overlook this background in your screening.
Interview questions
"Describe the most impactful vulnerability you've ever found. How did you discover it, and what was the outcome?"
Real-world finding experience is the most reliable predictor of on-the-job effectiveness.
"How would you build a security review process into a fast-moving engineering team that's resistant to slowing down?"
Developer adoption is the biggest obstacle in AppSec, this tests practical influence skills.
"Walk me through how you'd threat model a new feature that handles payment card data."
Structured threat modelling is a core skill, this tests applied methodology, not just awareness.
"How do you prioritise a backlog of 50 security findings of varying severity?"
Prioritisation under resource constraints is the day-to-day reality of AppSec.
Hiring models
Ways to hire a application security engineers
Every model has trade-offs. Here's how they compare so you can choose the right fit for your team.
General options
Local full-time
Hire directly in your city. Full cultural alignment and in-office presence, but the talent pool is limited and salaries are high.
Freelancer
Engage on a task or sprint basis. Fast to start, but loyalty is low and availability is never guaranteed long-term.
Dev agency
Hand off a scoped project to an agency. Good for defined deliverables, but you pay a premium and own very little of the relationship.
Via Teamified
Offshore staffing
Get a dedicated, full-time application security engineers: vetted, onboarded, and HR-managed by Teamified. Same output as a local hire, at a fraction of the cost.
On salary costs vs. hiring locally
- Hire in as little as 7 days
- Full-time, dedicated to your team
- We handle HR, payroll & compliance
- Replacement guaranteed
- No lock-in contract after minimum term
Executive search
We headhunt the talent that isn't actively looking. Deep network access, thorough vetting, and a curated shortlist, and you make the final call.
Industry average is 15%, so you keep the difference
- Access passive, hard-to-find talent
- Shortlist of pre-vetted candidates
- Confidential & discreet process
- Replacement guaranteed
- No lock-in contract
Managed recruitment
Hand us the brief and we run the whole process: sourcing, screening, interviews, and offer management. Your team stays focused on the business.
Up to 3 roles · 3-month minimum
- Job brief to offer a minimum of 50% faster
- Screened, interviewed & reference-checked
- We manage candidate communications
- Replacement guaranteed
- No lock-in contract
Client stories
What our clients say
Trusted by companies worldwide.
The flexibility and cultural fit made a huge difference. It wasn't just about filling seats - it was about finding the right people.
Nick Maait
Head of Engineering, Butn
Have a chat with Teamified. You will get a sense that it's much more of a relationship situation where they're really wanting to understand your business, as opposed to a more transactional experience, which is what we found talking with some other providers. The good thing is, there's a team behind you if you pick the right partner to help.
Ryan Ebert
Founder and CEO, Innings
Using Teamified is so much easier. One fee, then they handle all the HR stuff, so you have one less headache as you grow your business. All you want to do is minimise your headaches, and that's what Teamified does.
Ash Brown
Founder and CEO, Empiraa
I encourage all founders to treat this no different than hiring a local resource. The best thing about Teamified? They find great talent, vet them, and give you the flexibility to be as involved as you want in the hiring process.
Michael Nuciforo
Co-Founder and CEO, Thriday
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