Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Senior Application Security Engineer

ZipRecruiter
London
5 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Application Security Engineer

Penetration Tester

Senior Golang Developer

Senior IT Security Officer

FPGA Engineer (Graduate - Senior)

Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer

Job Description
Senior Application Security Engineer
Location:

Hybrid from any UK hub (London, Swindon, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast)
Salary:

Up to £100,000 depending on experience + discretionary bonus + additional corporate benefits
The Client:

A leading financial services firm requires a senior application security engineer!
The Role:
As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you'll be part of the CTO team, assisting delivery teams in engineering secure solutions to protect members' money and data. Your responsibilities include assessing risks, delivering countermeasures, threat modelling, configuring DevSecOps tools, and designing security solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
We seek a Senior Security Engineer experienced in designing and implementing secure software, with verifiable skills in:
Strong technical knowledge of software engineering principles, system architecture, and modern development frameworks.
Threat modeling and designing security controls in cloud or on-premises environments.
Cryptographic primitives and protocols.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, understanding of the software development lifecycle, delivery methodologies, and industry-standard tools like version control and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of authentication, authorization, ABAC, RBAC, and collaborative skills with a sense of ownership.
Background:
Experience in financial services or consulting is a plus but not required.
Previous experience as a software developer, engineer, or designer is highly desirable.
If your skills match these requirements, please contact us to apply directly.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Cyber Security Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

As we move into 2026, the cyber security jobs market in the UK is changing fast. Attackers are scaling up with automation & AI, cloud estates are more complex, & regulators are tightening expectations around resilience & data protection. At the same time, budgets are under pressure & some organisations are consolidating their tech teams. Despite all this, demand for cyber security skills remains strong. Skilled defenders, engineers & leaders are still hard to find, & the stakes are only getting higher. Whether you are a cyber security job seeker planning your next move, or a recruiter building security teams, understanding the key cyber security hiring trends for 2026 will help you make better decisions. This guide mirrors the structure of the AI, biotech, blockchain & cloud articles & is written with SEO in mind for both job seekers & recruiters searching for terms like “cyber security hiring trends 2026”, “cyber security recruitment UK”, “cyber security jobs in the UK” & “SOC analyst roles 2026”.

Jobs

Cyber Security Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK cyber security hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise incident readiness, cloud & identity security, detection engineering, governance/risk/compliance (GRC), measurable MTTR/coverage gains & secure‑by‑default engineering. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews, & how to prepare—especially for SOC analysts, detection engineers, blue/purple teamers, penetration testers, cloud security engineers, DFIR, AppSec, GRC & security architecture. Who this is for: SOC & detection engineers, security operations leads, DFIR analysts, penetration testers/red teamers, purple teamers, AppSec/DevSecOps engineers, security architects, cloud security engineers, identity/IAM engineers, vulnerability managers, GRC/compliance specialists, product security & security programme managers targeting roles in the UK.

Jobs

Why Cyber Security Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Cyber security used to be viewed primarily as a technical discipline: firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection, penetration testing. In the UK today, it’s far broader. Organisations now face complex legal frameworks, ethical dilemmas, human-behaviour risks, communication challenges & usability hurdles. This shift means cyber security careers are becoming more multidisciplinary. From protecting NHS patient records to defending financial services, securing supply chains & safeguarding national infrastructure, cyber security now touches every sector. Employers increasingly want professionals who understand law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design alongside traditional technical skills. In this article, we’ll explore why UK cyber security careers are expanding in this way, how these five disciplines shape the profession, and what job-seekers & employers need to know to thrive in this new landscape.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.