Application Security Architect for DevSecOps

Saxo; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo seeks a Security Architect for Application Security to enhance the security of applications, platforms and delivery pipelines. You will work with developers, architects and security professionals to embed security across the SDLC and deliver secure, resilient solutions.

You will lead security reviews, threat modelling, vulnerability remediation, and the deployment of SAST/DAST/SCA, API and container security tools. Collaboration across teams is essential to improve security posture.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Understanding of secure software development principles and application security concepts.
• Knowledge of common application security risks and guidance like OWASP, CWE, and secure-by-design practices.
• Experience with modern development practices, CI/CD pipelines, version control, and software delivery processes.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Go.
• Ability to analyze security findings and communicate recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive integration of security into software development processes, platforms, and engineering practices.
• Perform application security reviews, threat modelling, and security assessments of new and existing solutions.
• Work with development teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities and design weaknesses.
• Contribute to implementation and operation of application security capabilities (SAST, DAST, SCA, API Security, Container Security).
• Provide guidance on secure software design and secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and workflows.
• Help define and maintain application security standards, guidelines, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Support vulnerability management processes, reporting, risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Contribute to developer enablement through training, workshops and security awareness activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI-assisted development and application security solutions.
• Monitor developments in application security, frameworks, and threat landscapes to improve practices.

Skills

Secure software development

Threat modelling

Application security concepts

CI/CD security

Security architecture

Cloud security

APIs security

Communication skills

Collaboration

Version control

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

SAST/DAST tooling

Container Security

Cloud platforms

Job description

Saxo seeks a Security Architect for Application Security to enhance the security of applications, platforms and delivery pipelines. You will work with developers, architects and security professionals to embed security across the SDLC and deliver secure, resilient solutions.

You will lead security reviews, threat modelling, vulnerability remediation, and the deployment of SAST/DAST/SCA, API and container security tools. Collaboration across teams is essential to improve security posture.