Senior Application Security Engineer, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Client:
Cloudsmith
Location:
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
Job Details:
* Virtual job fairs
* EU work permit required: Yes
* Job Views: 4
* Posted: 31.05.2025
* Expiry Date: 15.07.2025
Job Description:
Are you passionate about building and breaking software security barriers? Do you enjoy stopping malicious actors from compromising systems? If so, this role at a software supply chain company might be perfect for you.
This position involves securing and powering how software is delivered globally.
What you'll do:
* Embed security across the platform, from source to production.
* Architect security controls in cloud-native, distributed systems.
* Lead threat modeling and security reviews, fostering team engagement.
* Perform ethical pen-testing on services and infrastructure.
* Enhance security automation and monitoring with tools like CircleCI, GitHub Actions, DataDog, AWS Security Hub, etc.
* Harden container runtimes, APIs, and artifact pipelines.
* Write secure code, review others' code, and promote secure coding practices.
* Build tools, automate tasks, and occasionally create proof-of-concept security tools.
You need:
* A background in software development, especially Python and TypeScript.
* Deep knowledge of application security.
* Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, RASP, and cloud security (preferably AWS).
* Strong understanding of container security, API security, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience with pen testing, threat modeling, and security tooling.
* Bonus: experience securing artifact systems or supply chains.
* Bonus: familiarity with Firecracker, gVisor, SCA, or data enclaves.
* A belief that security should enable development, not hinder it.
* Diplomatic skills to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
If interested, contact: rose@ninedots.io
This role is remote within the Island of Ireland or the UK. Applicants must be physically located in these areas; remote work from other countries is not permitted.
Work permit sponsorship is not available.
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Applications must be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details.
Created on 31/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom
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