Application Security Consultant
Posted Today by Teksystems
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London
Summary: The Senior Application Security Engineer role involves developing and expanding the application security program within a regulated financial services environment. The position requires setting the vision and strategy for application security while leading cross-functional efforts to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle. The engineer will collaborate closely with various teams to enhance security capabilities and promote secure coding practices. This role offers a dynamic work environment that values innovation and professional growth.
Key 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.
Key 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.
- Knowledge of secure coding practices.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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.