Application Security Architect - Threat Modelling & SDLC

Jagex Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable online gaming company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Application Security Specialist to enhance their application security architecture and risk management program. This hybrid role requires collaboration across teams to identify security risks, perform testing, and promote secure coding practices. Candidates should have software engineering and application security experience, along with a strong understanding of security vulnerabilities. The position comes with generous benefits including healthcare, pension contributions, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Minimum 6% Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in software engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in application security.
• In-depth knowledge of application security vulnerabilities and the OWASP framework.
• Experience working with the hacker/pen-testing community.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on security best practices and undertake security testing.
• Identify application security risks and requirements for new projects.
• Collaborate with teams to review design and code for security vulnerabilities.
• Develop security testing plans and integrate into the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in the security incident response team.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Application security knowledge

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with pen-testing

Job description

A reputable online gaming company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Application Security Specialist to enhance their application security architecture and risk management program. This hybrid role requires collaboration across teams to identify security risks, perform testing, and promote secure coding practices. Candidates should have software engineering and application security experience, along with a strong understanding of security vulnerabilities. The position comes with generous benefits including healthcare, pension contributions, and flexible working hours.