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Senior Product Security Engineer Location: Chicago, IL or Plano, TX Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $75-100/hr (based on experience) Benefits: Full benefits during contract through Colossus Technologies Group top-tier benefits upon conversion About the Role: We’re partnered with a well-funded travel technology platform backed by one of the most respected financial institutions in the world. This team is leading the digital transformation of how people experience travel - offering seamless, secure, and scalable services to millions of users. They are looking for a Senior Product Security Engineer to help shape and execute the security strategy for their modern travel platform. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll join a passionate and highly capable security engineering team. The environment values strong collaboration, technical ownership, and work-life balance. What You’ll Do: Lead security engineering initiatives across cloud-native applications, platforms, and services. Drive secure design and threat modeling across product and development teams. Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA). Perform secure code reviews, security architecture reviews, and support developers in remediating vulnerabilities. Guide the implementation of security best practices in infrastructure as code (IaC) and microservices. Partner closely with DevOps, Application Development, and Compliance teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the SDLC. Tech Stack/Experience We're Looking For: Strong background in application and product security (AppSec/ProductSec). Hands-on experience with security tools like Burp Suite, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Veracode, or similar. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP a plus). Experience with IaC security (Terraform, CloudFormation) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, secure coding practices. Python, Java, or similar language experience for scripting and tooling integration. Experience in fast-paced environments with cross-functional teams. Why You’ll Love It: Work with a supportive team who truly values collaboration and work-life balance . Get the best of both worlds: benefits from day one via Colossus Technologies Group, plus world-class benefits if/when you convert full-time. Work on a modern tech stack at a travel tech innovator backed by a globally respected brand. Be part of a high-visibility security team building solutions at scale for millions of users.