Insight Investment is looking for an Application Security Architect to join our Cyber Security team in Manchester. This role focuses on embedding security into the software development lifecycle and driving DevSecOps practices across engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in application security, secure coding, and automation within CI/CD pipelines.Role ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with development, DevOps, and architecture teams to integrate security into the SDLCDesign and implement secure coding practices and threat modelling processesLead the integration of security tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST)Conduct security assessments of applications, APIs, and microservicesDevelop and maintain security standards, guidelines, and automation scriptsProvide guidance on secure design patterns and architecture decisionsPromote a DevSecOps culture and continuous security improvement across development and architecture teamExperience RequiredStrong understanding of application security principles (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE)Hands-on experience with one of each or more security tools:Static Analysis (SAST): Veracode (preferable), Checkmarx, Fortify, etcDynamic Analysis (DAST): Veracode (preferable), Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, etcSoftware Composition Analysis (SCA): Veracode (preferable), Snyk, Black Duck, etcContainer Security: Aqua Security (preferable), Prisma Cloud, etcFamiliarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Github Actions, Teamcity, Octopus, Azure DevOps)Knowledge of containerised environments and their security best practices (Docker, Kubernetes)Knowledge of cloud security (Azure) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)(Preferable) Experience with threat modeling tools (e.g., Threat Dragon, IriusRisk)Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at TalentAcquisition@InsightInvestment.com #J-18808-Ljbffr