Hackajob is collaborating with Barclays to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Join us as an Application Security Specialist for Barclays, where you will play a critical role in safeguarding the bank’s technology landscape. You will lead the hands‑on delivery and continuous enhancement of the firm’s DevSecOps and Application Security initiatives. Also, embed security controls across the software development lifecycle, integrating guidance directly into developer workflows. This position requires close partnership with engineering and security stakeholders to scale modern, developer‑centric security capabilities that enable secure innovation.
To be successful as an Application Security Specialist, you should have experience with:
* Strong development experience in at least one ecosystem (e.g. Java (Spring), .NET, GoLang)
* Expertise in cloud‑native development security, container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes), and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform and Helm
* Advanced knowledge of API and mobile security, including common vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques
Highly Valued Skills
* Deep understanding of modern secure SDLC processes, DevOps toolchains, CI/CD automation, and code‑signing practices
* Knowledge of SAST, DAST, SCA, and software supply chain security
* Understanding of AI security within application security, including model vulnerabilities, malware risks, and prompt injection techniques
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.
This role is based in Knutsford.
Purpose of the Role
To identify potential vulnerabilities within the banks IT systems using penetration testing tools and techniques to ensure security of computer systems, applications, servers, and networks.
Accountabilities
* Development and execution of assessments, audits, and threat models to identify vulnerabilities within the banks systems, applications and servers using penetration tools and techniques, and communicate key findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
* Collaboration with stakeholders and IT teams to identify emerging cyber‑attack techniques, tools and technologies and to support the development of penetration testing methodologies.
* Development and maintenance of comprehensive documents and reports for senior stakeholders on penetration test findings, and remediation guidance.
* Collaboration with stakeholders to understand their security requirements and controls in business processes, application/services, to enhance overall security posture and assurance.
* Identification of emerging vulnerabilities, exploit codes and cyber‑attacks to develop testing methodologies and assurance activities.
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