Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineer | Bath (weekly) | £40,000 - £50,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and the ability to adopt new technologies in a controlled and secure way.

We’re looking for an Application Security Engineer with a strong foundation in web application security and a genuine interest in Linux and modern microservices environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying real security risks, working across a variety of technologies, and contributing to the security and resilience of complex systems.

• Experience conducting web application security testing using tools such as Burp Suite or OWASP, ZAP
• Ability to analyse and validate automated security findings, distinguishing real risks from false positives
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, ports)
• Solid understanding of Linux fundamentals (processes, permissions, file systems, services)
• Experience working with the command line and basic scripting
• Ability to interpret logs, alerts, and technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports
• A methodical, detail‑oriented approach with strong problem‑solving skills
• Experience using Git Hub (pull requests, repositories, branching)

• Exposure to containerised environments and Kubernetes
• Experience supporting container security (image scanning, runtime controls, access management)
• Familiarity with Linux hardening standards (CIS benchmarks, STIGs)
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or SELinux
• Awareness of vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus
• Basic scripting skills (Bash or Python)
• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in cyber security within a highly technical environment.