Senior Application Security Engineer

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05th July, 2024

Salary: £120,000- £140,000
Location: London Area
Hybird

What You'll Do:

• Lead and enhance our application security practices across the development lifecycle.
• Conduct Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development process.
• Perform threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide guidance and training to engineering teams on secure coding practices and security-related technologies.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies to continuously improve our security posture.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in application security, with a strong background in software engineering or penetration testing.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of application security principles, secure coding practices, and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top Ten, CWE/SANS Top 25).
• Problem-Solver: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think like an attacker to identify potential security weaknesses.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively conveying complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Player: A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.