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Lead Software Security Engineer (Remote)

Totum Partners
Exeter
6 days ago
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Job Responsibilities

  • Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture
  • Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software
  • Assessing Risk around the SDLC. Responsible for Risk assessments.
  • Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes
  • Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security


Skills Required

  • Strong experience in software development and security, key responsibility to "Wrap security around Products".
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, YAML, JASON, etc.
  • Experience in software security design review
  • Strong knowledge of development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001
  • Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service
  • Experience being client-facing and presenting with excellent communication skills.


Remote working with infrequent office travel - 2-3 days in the office per month.

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