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Job Title: Application Security Expert, Hybrid Working
About Us: We're not just shaping the future of global financial markets - we're elevating it. Through our expertise in liquidity, risk management, and cutting-edge technology solutions, we empower businesses and individuals with unmatched access to markets worldwide. Join us to drive innovation and ensure the integrity of trading and investment solutions across global financial landscapes.
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Application Security Expert to enhance and protect the security posture of our organisation. This role is crucial for safeguarding our software applications from potential threats and ensuring secure and seamless experiences for our clients. If you have a strong background in application security, a keen eye for vulnerabilities, and the know-how to drive security initiatives, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough security assessments across applications, including code reviews, architecture reviews, and configuration checks to identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Proactively identify and assess potential threats, recommending and implementing mitigation strategies to fortify application security.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development life-cycle (SDLC).
- Deliver training and guidance on secure coding practices, addressing common vulnerabilities like those highlighted in the OWASP Top 10.
- Manage and implement security tools within the CI/CD pipeline, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
- Administer and oversee Web Application Firewall (WAF) configurations.
- Develop, enforce, and maintain application security policies, standards, and best practices organisation-wide.
- Work collaboratively with other security professionals to foster a culture of security awareness and knowledge sharing.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong background in application security architecture design and principles.
- Expertise in security frameworks and industry standards, including OWASP Top 10, NIST standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Adaptive to evolving technology landscapes, with a proactive approach to learning and implementing new security measures.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Why Join? You'll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to pushing boundaries and setting new standards in financial markets technology. We offer a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where your contributions directly impact our success and that of our clients.
Ready to make a difference in global financial security? Apply now to join our team and help us build a safer, more secure financial future.
Salary - £75,000-£90,000 including bonus, hybrid working and benefits
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