Junior Application Security Engineer
Description
Infosum is looking for a Junior Application Security Engineer with a keen interest in application and cloud security. This role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants to develop hands-on experience in securing SaaS platforms. You'll be supported by senior engineers while learning how to test applications, uncover vulnerabilities, and embed secure-by-design practices into products.
This position is based in Basingstoke with two days a week onsite.
What you'll do
- Assist with application security testing across web apps, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
- Support penetration testing and help document findings and recommendations.
- Work closely with developers to learn how to identify and remediate security issues.
- Contribute to threat modeling and risk assessments under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Gain practical experience with security testing tools and automation.
- Stay up to date with emerging application and cloud security threats and share insights with the team.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Some exposure to application or cloud security (through university, training or internships).
- Familiarity with common security issues (e.g., OWASP Top 10, API security basics).
- Interest in coding or ability to read code.
- Strong willingness to learn and a proactive mindset.
- Good communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration.
Nice to have (advantageous)
- Coding experience with Go and/or Node.js.
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST, or similar).
As well as working as part of an amazing, engaging and collaborative team, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits to motivate them to be the best they can be! Here's an overview of everything we offer right now!
Benefits
- A competitive salary based on your experience and ability to perform in role
- 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) + a day off for your birthday + 2 Volunteering days
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance - 4x your base salary
- Fantastic corporate discounts and mental wellbeing support, including a top of line EAP.
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Share Parental Leave
- We have fantastic offices in Basingstoke and London complete with a fully stocked fridge / snacks and catered lunches 2 times a week.
We also reward our teams with monthly socials,4pm finishes on a Friday & 3pm Fridays finishes during the summer months of June, July and August, 3 extra days off during the Christmas holidays and a culture built on recognition, collaboration and success.