Application Security Specialist

19 Days Old

Overview

Application Security Specialist (DevOps)

Hybrid – Cambridge, UK (1 day per week in office)

Our client is seeking a DevOps-focused Application Security Specialist to help build automation, drive secure practices, and embed risk remediation into development pipelines. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with a security-first mindset to strengthen software delivery at scale.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Collaborate with developers and architects to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
  • Integrate security tools and automation into the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Build and enhance threat modelling and secure coding practices.
  • Manage remediation of vulnerabilities, including input from bug bounty findings.
  • Support incident response, vulnerability monitoring, and reporting on security KPIs.

What we’re looking for:

  • 3+ years in software engineering plus 2+ years in application security.
  • Strong knowledge of OWASP, secure web development, and vulnerability testing.
  • Experience in Agile/DevOps environments with security tooling integration.
  • Excellent communicator able to work across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Bonus: experience working with penetration testing or security researcher communities.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping secure DevOps practices, champion automation, and ensure secure delivery of complex applications in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Computer and Network Security

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Location:
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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