Lead Software Security Engineer

Ideas People Trust

We're an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing advice and solutions for entrepreneurial organisations to navigate today's changing world.

We work with high growth businesses that fuel the economy and directly advise their owners and management teams.

Broadening Your Horizons

Our IT team collaborates with every department to ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market. They develop, explore, and implement new ideas to change the future of accounting, tax, and business consulting.

You'll Help Us Succeed

Leading organisations trust us for our quality advice, which grows from a thorough understanding of their business built through close relationships.

You'll be someone who works proactively, manages tasks confidently, collaborates with others, and communicates regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively.

About This Role

We're seeking a motivated Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You'll have experience in software development, security, and operations, working closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams.

In this role, you'll:

• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle
• 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
• Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials
• Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals
• 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
• Define security NFR's and ensure these are met
• Report on compliance with security standards

You'll Be Someone With:

• Strong experience in software development and security
• Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, YAML, JASON
• Collaborative with development teams to integrate security best practices into the SDLC and ensure products are built securely
• Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts
• Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development
• Experience in software security design review
• Knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer, or equivalent
• Security standards and secure development principles knowledge
• Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and Azure DevOps
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

We Value Our People

We believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better, fostering a culture of openness, clarity, and collaboration.

We're Looking Forward To The Future

We help entrepreneurial businesses succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, so we invest in you to adapt and evolve together.