Lead IT Application Security Manager £85k Hybrid Akkodis

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Job Title: Lead IT Application Security Manager £85k Hybrid

Employer: Akkodis

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £85,000, Hybrid, Benefits

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference Number: 23643_223812233

Job Details

We are working with a highly respected, forward-thinking professional services firm on a mission to embed security into every part of their digital transformation journey. This is a key hire within their growing tech function. They are looking for an IT Application Security Manager to shape and drive secure-by-design principles across new and evolving digital products.

You will be joining a business that values its people, with a collaborative culture and investment in development. They are agile, ambitious, and seek someone eager to play a hands-on role in moving security left, bringing DevSecOps to life, and guiding engineering teams confidently and clearly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the cultural shift towards DevSecOps across multiple product teams
• Embedding security requirements and tooling into the SDLC from the ground up
• Defining and implementing a product security strategy aligned with business goals
• Collaborating with developers to automate and streamline security testing
• Supporting penetration testing activities and guiding secure remediation efforts
• Serving as an internal SME on application and cloud security matters
• Keeping documentation, training, and security processes up to date and relevant
• Reporting on compliance and providing regular updates to senior leadership

What They’re Looking For

• A background in software development and security, comfortable with both coding and risk management
• Proven experience integrating security into agile development environments
• Strong knowledge of Azure PaaS and Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
• Familiarity with scripting languages like PowerShell, YAML, JSON
• Expertise in application security tools and DevSecOps processes
• Understanding of frameworks and standards such as OWASP, NIST SSDF, ISO27001, NCSC
• Experience with threat modelling, risk assessments, and secure design reviews
• Ability to own security strategy and tooling across complex product landscapes
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage with both engineers and executives

This role offers a high-impact opportunity at a company that values IT as a core part of its future. There is room to grow, space to innovate, and strong leadership support. The position is paying up to £85,000, with approximately once per week in their London office. Immediate applications are encouraged.

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