Application Security Consultant

Senior Application Security Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to join our growing team. This role offers the unique opportunity to develop and expand the application security program within a large and highly regulated financial services environment. You will not only monitor tools but also set the vision, drive the strategy, and lead cross-functional efforts to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the organization's application security program.
• Set the vision and drive the strategy for application security.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to embed security across the software development lifecycle.
• Partner closely with developers, product teams, security operations, and offensive security partners.
• Build and scale security capabilities within the organization.
• Integrate cutting-edge tooling and champion secure coding practices.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in application security and cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of security operations.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably financial services.
• Threat modelling
• Secure Code Review

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of secure coding practices.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and professional growth is supported. We value secure practices and provide opportunities for our employees to make a significant impact in a highly regulated industry.

Work Environment

You will be working in a fast-paced financial services environment that prioritises cutting-edge technologies. The role involves partnering with various teams across the organisation to ensure robust security integration. The dress code is professional, reflecting the importance of security in our operations.=

London, UK

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