Application Security Engineer: Cloud & DevSecOps

Lancaster University; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a proactive Application Security Engineer to bolster their IT Security Team. This role focuses on mitigating security vulnerabilities throughout the application development lifecycle, implementing best practices and tools while ensuring secure designs for cloud services. You will guide engineering teams, conduct security assessments, and document standards. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance and welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Commitment to diversity and equality

Qualifications

• Experience in secure application development practices.
• Familiarity with cloud architecture and security.
• Ability to respond effectively to security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams in adopting secure development practices.
• Implement and maintain security tools to prevent application attacks.
• Conduct code reviews and evaluate security considerations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

DevSecOps principles

Security vulnerability mitigation

Cloud security expertise

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Security engineering tools

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a proactive Application Security Engineer to bolster their IT Security Team. This role focuses on mitigating security vulnerabilities throughout the application development lifecycle, implementing best practices and tools while ensuring secure designs for cloud services. You will guide engineering teams, conduct security assessments, and document standards. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance and welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.