Application Security Architect

4 weeks ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
About the Role

We are committed to aligning with digital advancements and securing new technologies that enable our business to focus on serving customers, communities, and the planet.

The Application Security Solution Architecture team within the larger cybersecurity group at Tesco Technology has been established to define security architecture patterns covering cloud-native services, deliver security design artefacts, develop security architecture standards, and lead the adoption of architectural patterns into development projects across all directorates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engage in security architecture and design, including threat modelling, for strategic platforms and systems with modern software architectures and advanced tech stacks.
  • Drive security architecture decisions and guide security implementation for critical strategic systems.
  • Lead the adoption of Security and Privacy by-Design principles with architects and development teams.
  • Develop application security architecture patterns covering cloud-native services, security design artefacts, and architecture standards in alignment with Tesco's cybersecurity strategy, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform threat models for strategic application systems, identify security design flaws and technology weaknesses, and define security design requirements to address cyber threats.
  • Influence decision makers to improve application architecture patterns and strengthen security.
  • Develop security standards for both front-end and back-end technologies and provide guidance on secure application and web service development.
Requirements
  • Experience in developing application security architecture patterns and design principles.
  • Proficiency in Apps/API solution-level threat modelling and deep-dive technical security assessments.
  • Knowledge of application security frameworks and securing front-end and back-end technologies.
  • Familiarity with application attack tactics and techniques (MITRE Framework), security maturity models (OpenSAMM, BSIMM), security frameworks (NIST CSF), security standards (OWASP, SANS Top 25), and regulations (GDPR, PA-DSS).
What's in it for you

We offer a range of benefits, including an annual bonus scheme, holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, and a retirement savings plan. We also provide opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Our colleague reward package includes wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme, and much more. We're committed to supporting our colleagues' physical and mental wellbeing.

As a colleague, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including a Colleague Clubcard, colleague deals and discounts, and opportunities to get on and develop your career.



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