IT Application Security Manager | £85k | Hybrid - London

Akkodis; London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking professional services firm in London seeks an IT Application Security Manager to lead the DevSecOps cultural shift across product teams. You'll embed security into the SDLC, define product security strategies, and guide teams. Ideal candidates will have a background in software development and security, along with expertise in Azure PaaS and application security tools. The role offers a salary of £85k with hybrid working, joining a supportive and innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Background in software development and security.
• Experience integrating security into agile development environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure PaaS and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift towards DevSecOps across product teams.
• Embedded security requirements in the SDLC.
• Define and implement a product security strategy.

Skills

Software development

Application security tools

DevSecOps processes

Azure PaaS

Azure DevOps (CI/CD)

Scripting languages (PowerShell, YAML, JSON)

Threat modeling

Risk assessments

Communication

Job description

IT Application Security Manager | £85k | Hybrid (once/week) - London

We're working with a highly respected, forward-thinking professional services firm on a mission to embed security into every part of their digital transformation journey. This is a key hire within their growing tech function - they're looking for a IT Application Security Manager/Lead Software Security Engineer to shape and drive secure-by-design principles across new and evolving digital products.

You'll be joining a business that genuinely values its people, with a collaborative culture and real investment in development. They're agile, ambitious, and looking for someone who wants to play a hands-on role in moving security left - bringing DevSecOps to life and guiding engineering teams with confidence and clarity.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the cultural shift towards DevSecOps across multiple product teams
• Embedding security requirements and tooling into the SDLC from the ground up
• Defining and implementing a product security strategy aligned with business goals
• Collaborating with developers to automate and streamline security testing
• Supporting pen test activity and guiding secure remediation efforts
• Serving as an internal SME on application and cloud security matters
• Keeping documentation, training, and security processes up to date and relevant
• Reporting on compliance and presenting regular updates to senior leadership

What they're looking for:

• A background in software development and security - you're equally at home with code and risk
• Proven experience integrating security into agile development environments
• Strong working knowledge of Azure PaaS and Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
• Familiar with scripting languages like PowerShell, YAML, JSON
• Expertise in application security tools and DevSecOps processes
• Understanding of key frameworks and standards (e.g. OWASP, NIST SSDF, ISO27001, NCSC)
• Experience with threat modelling, risk assessments, and secure design reviews
• Comfortable owning security strategy and tooling across complex, modern product landscapes
• Strong communicator. Able to engage confidently with both engineers and execs

In this role, you'll be stepping into a visible, high-impact role at a business that truly values IT as a core part of its future. There's room to grow, space to innovate, and real support from leadership. Whether it's training, mentoring, or hybrid working, they want you to bring your best self - and they'll give you the tools and trust to do just that.

The role is paying up to £85k and is a roughly once/week in their London office. Our client need someone in ASAP so if you're interested, send your CV in for immediate consideration.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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