Application Security Specialist (Manchester)
Insight Investment is looking for a skilled and proactive Application Security Specialist to join our Security Architecture team. This role focuses on embedding security into the software development lifecycle and driving DevSecOps practices across engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in application security, secure coding, and automation within CI/CD pipelines.
Role Responsibilities
* Collaborate with development, DevOps, and architecture teams to integrate security into the SDLC.
* Design and implement secure coding practices and threat modelling processes.
* Lead the integration of security tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST).
* Conduct security assessments of applications, APIs, and microservices.
* Develop and maintain security standards, guidelines, and automation scripts.
* Provide guidance on secure design patterns and architecture decisions.
* Promote a DevSecOps culture and continuous security improvement across development and architecture team.
Experience Required
* Strong understanding of application security principles (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE).
* Hands-on experience with one or more security tools.
* Software Composition Analysis (SCA): Veracode (preferable), Snyk, Black Duck, etc.
* Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Github Actions, Teamcity, Octopus, Azure DevOps).
* Knowledge of containerised environments and their security best practices (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Knowledge of cloud security (Azure) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
* Preferable experience with threat modeling tools (e.g., Threat Dragon, IriusRisk).
Please note that this position requires 3 days a week working onsite in our Manchester office.
Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at TalentAcquisition@InsightInvestment.com.
About Insight Investment
Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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