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Senior Application Security Engineer (33957)

Holland and Barrett
London
2 days ago
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About the Role:

At Holland & Barrett, cybersecurity is at the heart of our digital transformation. As we continue to grow and innovate, securing our applications and protecting customer data is a top priority. We are looking for aSenior Application Security Engineerto lead our efforts in strengthening application security, mitigating risks, and ensuring best-in-class security practices. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a real impact, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Security Strategy:Help define and execute the Holland & Barrett application security strategy. Collaborate with both tech and non-tech teams to integrate security principles into the early stages of product design and development.
  • Secure SLDC:Establish a secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) that enables development teams to deliver high-quality applications quickly while implementing essential controls for software integrity, authenticity, and third-party library management.
  • Risk Assessments:Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews alongside development teams, producing artifacts to drive the implementation of effective security controls.
  • Standards Development:Own the creation and maintenance of tailored security standards and guidelines, developing reusable resources for various development teams.
  • Team Support:Provide guidance and support to development teams on secure software production practices and flaw mitigation strategies.


Key Requirements:

Essential:

  • 5+ years of experience in application security, with at least 3+ years in software development.
  • Strong understanding of application security concepts, including secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and access control mechanisms.
  • Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, and API Security (including authentication and authorization).
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, GoLang, and Rust.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies like SCRUM, along with proven project management skills to oversee multiple security projects simultaneously.


Desired:

  • Independent, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to maintaining high security standards.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams.


What we offer:

  • Pension company contribution = 3%
  • Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary, based on company performance.
  • Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take33 Days Holiday per year.
  • Private Medical Care(Self after 1 year)
  • Learning and Development opportunitywith Holland & Barrett is a great base for career development long term.
  • Career progression.
  • Refer and Earn Scheme- as we're growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.
  • Epic Extrasgives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.
  • Stay healthy with Discounted Products- from day one you'll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&B on anything that you buy.
  • We all need a little help sometimes, so weofferFree 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare.
  • Mental Health First Aiders- we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health & wellbeing.
  • Stay active in theOnsite Gymat our Nuneaton Hub!
  • We havecolleague Reward and Recognition Schemes, so your hard work and loyalty won't go unnoticed.
  • And many more!


We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.

Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).
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