Application Security Lead

Job Description

Xpertise have partnered with a global leader in Specialty Insurance who actively seeking a talented Application Security Lead to join their team.

This role is pivotal within a newly established BISO function, where you'll collaborate closely with IT teams and Enterprise Security to develop and fortify the application security landscape.

You can find more details about the role below:

Salary: Up to 95k + a discretionary bonus and excellent benefits!
Location: Central London (3 days a week in office)

Key responsibilities include:

- Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of application threat and vulnerability management practices to effectively prioritize and coordinate remediation efforts across the organization.

- Establishing and nurturing robust relationships with stakeholders across International IT teams and Enterprise Security.

- Collaborating with Enterprise Security and development teams to ensure seamless deployment of application scanning technologies and reporting.

Key requirements for the role encompass:

- Substantial experience in technical cyber roles (e.g., application security analyst, threat and vulnerability analyst, application security engineer, penetration tester).

- Proficiency in scripting languages and prior experience with the Azure DevOps stack gained from developer roles.

- Hands-on experience with application security testing practices and tooling (e.g., DAST, penetration testing) with a proven track record of driving remediation efforts.

- A solid grasp of the OWASP framework and secure coding practices, coupled with experience in championing them within development teams.

If keen please apply!