Senior Application Security Engineer

Vimdesign; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity sector seeks a Senior Application Security Engineer to play an integral role in their digital transformation. This position emphasizes on defining security strategies, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with development teams to ensure best security practices while delivering high-quality applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in application security, strong programming skills, and a proactive attitude towards maintaining high security standards. Opportunities for career development and contributions to innovative projects await.

Benefits

Pension company contribution = 3%

Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary

33 days holiday per year

Private Medical Care after 1 year

Learning and Development opportunities

Refer and Earn Scheme

Discount on products from day one

Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare

Access to Onsite Gym

Colleague Reward and Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application security, with at least 3+ years in software development.
• Strong understanding of application security concepts including secure coding practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, GoLang, and Rust.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute application security strategy; collaborate with tech and non-tech teams.
• Establish a secure SDLC for high-quality application delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments and produce artifacts for effective security controls.

Skills

Application Security

Risk Assessment

Secure Coding Practices

Vulnerability Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

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About The Role

At Holland & Barrett, cybersecurity is at the heart of our digital transformation. As we continue to grow and innovate, securing our applications and protecting customer data is a top priority. We are looking for a

About The Role

At Holland & Barrett, cybersecurity is at the heart of our digital transformation. As we continue to grow and innovate, securing our applications and protecting customer data is a top priority. We are looking for a Senior Application Security Engineer to lead our efforts in strengthening application security, mitigating risks, and ensuring best-in-class security practices. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a real impact, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Security Strategy: Help define and execute the Holland & Barrett application security strategy. Collaborate with both tech and non-tech teams to integrate security principles into the early stages of product design and development.
• Secure SLDC: Establish a secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) that enables development teams to deliver high-quality applications quickly while implementing essential controls for software integrity, authenticity, and third-party library management.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews alongside development teams, producing artifacts to drive the implementation of effective security controls.
• Standards Development: Own the creation and maintenance of tailored security standards and guidelines, developing reusable resources for various development teams.
• Team Support: Provide guidance and support to development teams on secure software production practices and flaw mitigation strategies.
  
  

Essential

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in application security, with at least 3+ years in software development.
• Strong understanding of application security concepts, including secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and access control mechanisms.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, and API Security (including authentication and authorization).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, GoLang, and Rust.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies like SCRUM, along with proven project management skills to oversee multiple security projects simultaneously.
  
  

Desired

• Independent, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to maintaining high security standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams.
  
  

What We Offer

• Pension company contribution = 3%
• Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary, based on company performance.
• Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take 33 Days Holiday per year.
• Private Medical Care (Self after 1 year)
• Learning and Development opportunity with Holland & Barrett is a great base for career development long term.
• Career progression.
• Refer and Earn Scheme - as we're growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.
• Epic Extras gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.
• Stay healthy with Discounted Products - from day one you'll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&B on anything that you buy.
• We all need a little help sometimes, so weoffer Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare.
• Mental Health First Aiders - we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health & wellbeing.
• Stay active in the Onsite Gym at our Nuneaton Hub!
• We have colleague Reward and Recognition Schemes, so your hard work and loyalty won't go unnoticed.
• And many more!
  
  

We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.

Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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