Application Security Tech Lead

Vanguard UK

Hybrid
Deploying dast, api, and container scanning tools
Managing ci/cd integration for security tools
Leading application security team planning and execution
The role provides technical and delivery leadership for the Application Security – DevSecOps Team spanning API, DAST, container security, and emerging capabilities

Job Summary

  • The role provides technical and delivery leadership for the Application Security – DevSecOps Team spanning API, DAST, container security, and emerging capabilities.
  • Vanguard is dedicated to the long-term financial wellbeing of clients through a mission-driven culture that values continuous learning and collaboration.
  • The position requires hands-on contribution to tooling, integrations, and workflows while leading team operating rhythms like standups and retrospectives.

Matching Summary

The role provides technical and delivery leadership for the Application Security – DevSecOps Team spanning API, DAST, container security, and emerging capabilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deploying DAST, API, and Container Scanning tools
  • Managing CI/CD integration for security tools
  • Leading Application Security team planning and execution
  • Collaborating with platform teams on tooling strategy
  • Participating in on-call support for security incidents

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and fostering inclusive team culture
  • Engaging with vendor partners on roadmap discussions
  • Staying current on emerging application security risks
  • Influencing big-picture technical architecture decisions

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong experience with SAST, SCA, DAST tools
  • Knowledge of NIST, OWASP, and MITRE standards
  • No visa sponsorship available

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Not specified

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