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Application Security Architect, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Client: Opus Recruitment Solutions
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
26.06.2025
Expiry Date:
10.08.2025
Job Description:
Opus is looking for multiple experienced Application Security Architects to join our client's growing AppSec team. As our client continues developing and improving their cyber team, they seek AppSec specialists to shape the strategic direction of their application security posture, collaborating with developers, product managers, and security stakeholders to embed security throughout the SDLC.
Main Responsibilities:
* Define and enforce secure architecture standards across web, mobile, and cloud-native applications.
* Provide security guidance during product development, including threat modeling, secure coding, design reviews, and architecture assessments.
* Lead the implementation of DevSecOps practices, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
* Identify and remediate application vulnerabilities through static/dynamic analysis, manual code review, and security testing.
* Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to secure APIs, microservices, and containerized workloads.
* Evaluate and implement security tools for code analysis and runtime protection.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in application security architecture.
* Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE Top 25, and secure coding best practices.
* Familiarity with threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE and architectural risk analysis.
* Hands-on experience with tools like SAST/DAST/IAST, Snyk, SonarQube, Burp Suite, Veracode, or similar.
* Strong understanding of cloud platforms and modern development architectures.
* Relevant certifications such as CSSLP, OSWE, GWAPT, CISSP or equivalent are advantageous.
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