Lead Application & Cloud Security Engineer - Remote

Nextech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK technology firm is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to protect its infrastructure and applications. You'll lead security initiatives and collaborate within a technical team to implement robust security solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in application security, knowledge of web vulnerabilities, and relevant security certifications. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus

25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Access to digital GP

Volunteering days and retail discounts

Flexible and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in application and cloud security.
• Deep understanding of web app vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead application and cloud security initiatives.
• Drive vulnerability management across the technology stack.
• Perform security testing and remediate findings.
• Support cloud security controls for Azure.
• Champion secure development and DevSecOps integration.
• Research emerging threats and recommend mitigations.

Skills

Application security engineering

Cloud security engineering

Web app vulnerabilities awareness

Security testing tools proficiency

Network and infrastructure security knowledge

Documentation and communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+, GIAC)

Job description

A leading UK technology firm is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to protect its infrastructure and applications. You'll lead security initiatives and collaborate within a technical team to implement robust security solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in application security, knowledge of web vulnerabilities, and relevant security certifications. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a flexible hybrid work environment.