Application Security Engineer

Position: Application Security Engineer (Contract)
Application Security Engineer

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to own and expand the application security programme within a large and highly regulated financial services environment. In this role, you will not only monitor tools but set the vision, drive the strategy, and lead cross-functional efforts to embed security across the software development lifecycle.

You will partner closely with developers, product teams, security operations, and offensive security partners to build and scale security capabilities, integrate cutting-edge tooling, and champion a culture of secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

Own and expand the application security programme within a regulated financial services environment.
Set the vision and drive the strategy for application security.
Lead cross-functional efforts to embed security across the software development lifecycle.
Partner closely with developers, product teams, security operations, and offensive security partners.
Build and scale security capabilities and integrate cutting-edge tooling.
Champion a culture of secure coding practices.

Work Environment

Work in a highly regulated financial services environment, using the latest technologies and cutting-edge tools. Collaborate with diverse teams and enjoy a supportive culture that values security and innovation

Location

London, UK

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT
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