Application Security Engineer Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.
Rate : £550-£700 per day (Outside IR35) Location : Bristol (Remote, with occasional office presence once a month) Job Type : 6-month contract We are an innovative financial services organisation seeking a highly skilled Application Security Engineer.
to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping our security strategy, driving the development of secure solutions, and addressing both internal and external threats.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design security architectures that protect our infrastructure, applications, and data, ensuring they align with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities: Security Strategy Leadership : Lead the development and implementation of security plans and roadmaps, ensuring adherence to best practices in security architecture and aligning with business goals.
Comprehensive Security Design : Develop, implement, and manage secure solutions as part of enterprise-wide projects, protecting infrastructure, applications, and data.
Risk Management : Identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and implement mitigative strategies to safeguard assets.
Collaboration : Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to design security solutions that meet both business and security requirements.
Incident Monitoring and Response : Analyse security incidents and design proactive solutions to mitigate emerging threats.
Security Awareness : Establish and lead security training programs, upskilling IT and development teams on best practices and emerging trends.
Mentorship and Leadership : Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring team members and boosting the organisation's security capabilities through knowledge-sharing and training initiatives.
Community Engagement : Actively participate in the organisation's architecture community, offering insights and best practices to improve overall security outcomes.
Skills and Qualifications: Security Architecture Expertise : Proven experience in Security Architecture and Application Security, with a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Technical Proficiency : Strong hands-on experience with network security, identity and access management, data encryption, incident response, and security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with SIEM tools and threat intelligence is essential.
Agile/DevSecOps : Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps frameworks, integrating security into the development lifecycle.
Cloud Security : Familiarity with cloud security standards and securing cloud-based applications, especially in a DevSecOps environment.
Salesforce Experience (Desirable) : Knowledge of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Salesforce OmniStudio is a strong plus.
Certifications : Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred.
Communication and Collaboration : Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align security solutions with business objectives.
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