Application Security Architect

Application Security Architect

Posted 1 week ago by Mason Alexander

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The role of Application Security Architect involves supporting the CISO within the Enterprise Security & Resilience Office by delivering secure digital solutions and managing application security in complex enterprise environments. This position is fully remote for a 6-month contract, with occasional on-site visits to Leeds. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security architecture and a strong understanding of security standards. Key responsibilities include leading security design, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with DevOps teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead security design and architecture across applications and projects.
  • Ensure alignment of security solutions with business needs and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability testing.
  • Communicate risks and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders.
  • Work with DevOps teams on secure development pipelines.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years’ experience in security architecture, ideally within large, regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of security standards (OWASP, ISO27001, MITRE, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI).
  • Experience with secure SDLC, DevOps, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and scripting (.NET, Java, Python).
  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CEH, etc.).
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of cryptography when it comes to applications.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Join a leading organisation supporting the CISO within the Enterprise Security & Resilience Office (ESRO), where you’ll play a key role in delivering secure digital solutions and overseeing application security across complex enterprise environments. This is a fully remote, 6-month contract based in anywhere in England, with occasional on-site visits to Leeds approximately once every six weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead security design and architecture across applications and projects.
  • Ensure alignment of security solutions with business needs and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability testing.
  • Communicate risks and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders.
  • Work with DevOps teams on secure development pipelines.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years’ experience in security architecture, ideally within large, regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of security standards (OWASP, ISO27001, MITRE, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI).
  • Experience with secure SDLC, DevOps, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and scripting (.NET, Java, Python).
  • Ideally, .NET Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CEH, etc.).
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of cryptography when it comes to applications would be important to have.

For more information, please contact Ian Donnelly on i.donnelly@masonalexander.ie or appy below:

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