Application Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity domain is seeking multiple Application Security Architects to enhance their AppSec team. This role involves defining security standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring security is woven into the software development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in application security, familiar with modern architectures, and possess relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in application security architecture.
• Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding best practices.
• Hands-on experience with security tools like SAST/DAST/IAST.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce secure architecture standards across applications.
• Provide security guidance throughout product development.
• Lead the implementation of DevSecOps practices in CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Application Security

OWASP Top 10

Threat Modelling

Secure Coding

DevSecOps

Vulnerability Remediation

Security Testing

Cloud Security

Education

CSSLP

OSWE

GWAPT

CISSP

Tools

SAST

DAST

IAST

Snyk

SonarQube

Burp Suite

Veracode

Job description

Application Security Architect, oxford district

Client:

Opus Recruitment Solutions

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

7

Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Opus are looking for multiple experienced Application Security Architects to join our clients growing AppSec team. As our client continues the development and improvement of their overall cyber team, they’re looking for AppSec specialists to shape the strategic direction of our clients application security posture, collaborating with developers, product managers, and security stakeholders to ensure that security is embedded throughout the SDLC.

Main Responsibilities:

• Define and enforce secure architecture standards and frameworks across web, mobile, and cloud-native applications.
• Provide security guidance throughout product development, including threat modeling, secure coding, design reviews, and architecture assessments.
• Lead the implementation of DevSecOps practices, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify and remediate application-level vulnerabilities through static/dynamic analysis, manual code review, and security testing.
• Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to secure APIs, microservices, and containerized workloads.
• Evaluate and implement security tools for secure code analysis and runtime protection.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Proven experience in application security architecture.
• Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE Top 25, and secure coding best practices.
• Familiarity with threat modelling methodologies such as STRIDE and architectural risk analysis.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as SAST/DAST/IAST, Snyk, SonarQube, Burp Suite, Veracode, or similar.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms) and modern development architectures
• Relevant certifications such as CSSLP, OSWE, GWAPT, CISSP, or equivalent are advantageous.

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Created on 28/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom