Application Security Lead/ 9 months Contract/ Fully Remote

Application Security Lead/ 9 months Contract/ Fully Remote Application Security Lead - Up to £675 per day 9 months contract- Inside IR35 Fully Remote UK based CBTR is working with a leading enterprise client to hire an experienced Application Security Lead to own and evolve their application security capability across the full software development lifecycle. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on embedding secure-by-design principles, reducing risk exposure, and strengthening cyber resilience across modern, cloud and API-driven environments. You’ll work at the intersection of security, engineering, and business teams, ensuring application risks are clearly understood, prioritised, and effectively managed. Required Skills: Strong experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, or Secure Software Engineering Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 and exploitation techniques Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools Experience integrating security into CI/CD and SDLC Cloud experience (AWS and/or Azure) Ability to translate technical risk into clear business impact Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly and effectively Experience securing cloud-native or SaaS platforms Understanding of AI/ML security risks Familiarity with Terraform, or other IaC tooling Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST or ISO27001 Knowledge of authentication and authorisation frameworks (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, RBAC/ABAC) Experience in large-scale enterprise & regulated environments Desirable Certifications: CISSP CEH OSCP / OSWE Security+ Department Client Opportunities Locations Remote - UK, London - External, Marlow HQ Office, Manchester Office, London Office, Edinburgh Office Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Contract About Cloud Bridge Tech Recruitment As part of Cloud Bridge, an AWS Premier Partner, we bring deep cloud expertise into every hiring conversation. Here, technology meets empathy — connecting the dots between ground-breaking companies and exceptional talent. Founded in 2018 Co-workers 80