Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

Position: Application Security Engineer – Financial Services
Salary: £75,000 to £85,000
Location: City, London (Hybrid/Flexible Working)

Join a leading Fintech specializing in Asset Management and Asset Servicing as an Application Security Engineer. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for supporting a robust cyber security framework, ensuring ongoing best practices and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist in delivering the cyber security/information security strategy.

* Document and review security policies within specified timeframes.

* Conduct ongoing security threat modelling, risk assessments, and maturity assessments.

* Integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

* Collaborate with software engineering and cloud engineering teams to embed security practices.

* Design and deliver security training to enhance team skill sets.

* Serve as a subject matter expert and point of reference for security concerns.

* Evaluate, acquire, and integrate appropriate security tools, and monitor their effectiveness.

* Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and vulnerability severity scores for software security.

* Review software design to ensure compliance with security requirements.

* Manage threat models to identify and mitigate risks effectively.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

* Familiarity with industry-standard application security development frameworks such as NIST (Apply online only) or BSA Framework for Secure Software.

* Knowledge of security methodologies and standards such as ISO27001 and NIST.

* Experience implementing and maintaining secure development frameworks within existing teams.

* Proficiency with security tooling such as Appcheck, SNYK, GHAS, PRISMA, and NESSUS.

* Experience with cloud security tooling, particularly in Microsoft Azure.

Please note: All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
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