Senior Software Cybersecurity Engineer

Senior Software Cybersecurity Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Copello

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead security initiatives in software development and ensure applications are secure by design.
  • Company: Innovative tech organisation focused on mission-critical software for security.
  • Benefits: Excellent salary, bonus, outstanding benefits, and flexible working options.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and impact.
  • Why this job: Join a team making a real difference in protecting people and infrastructure.
  • Qualifications: 7+ years in application security with strong cloud and container knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

We are partnering with an innovative technology organisation developing mission-critical software used to protect people, organisations and critical infrastructure. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Senior Software Cyber Security Engineer to help embed security throughout the software development lifecycle.

The Role

You will act as the security lead across software engineering teams, ensuring applications and cloud platforms are secure by design while driving best practice across DevSecOps, vulnerability management and secure development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead threat modelling and security architecture reviews
  • Drive secure SDLC and DevSecOps best practices
  • Embed security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, SCA, Secret Scanning)
  • Perform code reviews and vulnerability assessments
  • Support Kubernetes, container and cloud security initiatives
  • Work closely with engineering teams to improve product security
  • Investigate and prioritise security vulnerabilities and incidents
  • Ensure products align with industry standards including NIST and OWASP

What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years experience in Application or Product Security
  • Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure or GCP, Docker and Kubernetes

Senior Software Cybersecurity Engineer employer: Copello

Join a forward-thinking organisation in Gloucester that prioritises innovation and employee development. As a Technical Business Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic National Security team, working with cutting-edge technologies while enjoying a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and growth. With opportunities for hybrid working and involvement in high-impact programmes, this role offers a meaningful career path in a sector dedicated to keeping the nation safe and secure.

Copello

Contact Details:

Copello Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Software Cybersecurity Engineer

Threat Modelling
Security Architecture Reviews
Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
DevSecOps Best Practices
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)