Manager Application Security
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Application Security to lead the development and delivery of secure software practices across a complex technology environment. This is an opportunity to shape application security strategy, influence engineering teams and help protect critical services, data and customers from evolving cyber threats.
You will manage a team of application security specialists and work closely with software engineering, architecture, infrastructure, risk and compliance colleagues. Your responsibilities will include defining security standards, maintaining an application security roadmap and embedding secure-by-design principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
You will oversee activities including threat modelling, secure code reviews, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, dependency management and remediation tracking. You will provide practical guidance to development teams, assess security risks associated with new technologies and support the implementation of appropriate controls. The role will also involve monitoring emerging threats, reviewing security tooling and metrics, and preparing clear reports for senior stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in application security, secure software development or a closely related discipline, including experience of leading or mentoring technical teams. You will have a strong understanding of common application vulnerabilities and frameworks such as OWASP, as well as experience with cloud technologies, APIs, CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to explain technical risks to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. You should be confident balancing security requirements with delivery objectives and able to build effective relationships across a broad range of teams. Relevant professional qualifications, such as CISSP, CSSLP, CISM or equivalent experience, would be advantageous.
This role offers the opportunity to make a visible contribution to security maturity, improve engineering practices and support a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement. Flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package are available, subject to role and location.
Manager Application Security
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