Senior Application Security Specialist

La Fosse

Greater London, UK

11 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Compensation

£90,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.collegerecruiter.com

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Software System Penetration Testing Continuous Integration Open Web Application Security Systems Development Life Cycle Secure Coding Web Applications Web Platforms Software Security Devsecops Static Application Security Testing Vulnerability Analysis

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Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

Own and improve application security tooling, including SAST and DAST, across web, mobile, and API environments.
Lead application security testing activity, including penetration testing and bug bounty, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
Partner with engineering and product teams to embed security into the SDLC and drive a more proactive approach to AppSec.
Support the security of customer-facing applications and APIs, including oversight of threats such as credential stuffing and broader web application risk.
Build dashboards, metrics, and KPIs to improve visibility of application security posture and progress.
Provide technical leadership within AppSec, helping the wider team build capability and improve processes over time.

Requirements

Strong background in application security within complex technology environments.
Hands-on experience with secure coding, SAST, DAST, CI/CD integration, and DevSecOps practices.
Good understanding of OWASP Top 10, API security, threat modelling, and common web application attack vectors.
Able to operate as a credible technical SME while communicating clearly with senior stakeholders.
Experience improving security across customer-facing digital platforms in large-scale environments.