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# Application Security & DevSecOps Specialist

- **Company:** VIQU Ltd
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £80,000 - £85,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Burp Suite, Cyber Security, DevOps, Machine Learning, Open Web Application Security, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Software Security, Data Poisoning, Prompt Injection, Checkmarx, Devsecops, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225826886-application-security-devsecops-specialist/viqu-it

## About the Role

* Proven experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, or a similar hands-on cyber security role
 * Strong experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools such as Checkmarx, Snyk, Semgrep, Burp Suite, or OWASP ZAP
 * Experience integrating automated security testing and controls into CI/CD pipelines
 * Demonstrable ability to investigate, validate, and remediate application security vulnerabilities
 * Experience with attack surface management, asset discovery, domain security, and external exposure monitoring
 * Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools such as Shodan and risk prioritisation frameworks including CVSS
 * Strong understanding of secure software development practices, API security, and common application vulnerabilities
 * Awareness of emerging AI security risks, including prompt injection, data poisoning, and vulnerabilities affecting large language models
 * Familiarity with security frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATLAS would be advantageous
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical teams

## Description

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation seeking an Application Security & DevSecOps Specialist to join their cyber security function. This is a hands-on technical role focused on strengthening application security, embedding automated security testing into development pipelines, and managing external attack surface risks. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, whilst supporting the adoption of secure AI technologies and improving security practices across the organisation., * Implement and manage application security testing across the software development lifecycle, including SAST, DAST, and SCA

 * Integrate automated security scanning and vulnerability controls into CI/CD pipelines, supporting a shift-left security approach
 * Manage and validate application vulnerabilities through manual testing, risk assessment, and remediation tracking
 * Oversee external attack surface management, identifying exposed assets, domains, misconfigurations, and security risks
 * Configure and maintain application security and vulnerability scanning tools, ensuring effective coverage and reporting
 * Work closely with development and engineering teams to address security vulnerabilities and improve secure coding practices
 * Assess security risks associated with AI applications, large language models, and machine learning technologies
 * Support the implementation of AI security controls and explore opportunities to enhance cyber defence through automation
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