Technical Application Specialist

An experienced specialist capable of handling complex projects and mentoring junior team members, * Assessing systems against internal security frameworks, design and baseline build requirements

• Using DevOps tools and automation to improve how security artefacts are reviewed and approved
• Partner with Cloud Security Engineers and platform teams to drive reuse and standardisation of security artefacts
• Configure and support cloud security policies and portals
• Evaluating the impact of technology roadmap changes on security patterns and controls
• Contribute to the development and improvement of cyber security services, including processes, templates, and documentation
• Identify improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support delivery of change initiatives, working with project and programme teams where needed
• Deliver practical, scalable solutions that meet customer and business needs, Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities, and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

• A strong technical foundation with the ability to quickly learn and adapt
• An outcome-focused approach - balancing delivery pace with quality and detail
• Broad understanding of cyber security domains, including cloud security (Azure and/or GCP)
• Hands-on technical experience, including the ability to read and interpret code

We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

This is an opportunity to work at the innovative forefront of secure-by-design engineering, helping to embed security seamlessly into how technology is built and delivered. Why join us? We're investing billions in our people, places and tech to change the way we meet the needs of our 28 million customers. We're growing, and we'd love you to be part of the journey., At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.