Application Security Engineer

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.

We are Allwyn UK part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence acrossthe USA (Michigan and Illinois) andEurope includingCzech Republic Austria GreeceCyprusand Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds togood causes at Allwynwe put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money togood causes.

Welltalk a bit more about us further down the page but for now letstalk about the role and whowerelooking for

A bit about the role

The Application Security Engineeris responsible forensuring the security of software applications through rigorous testing and validation. This role is dedicated to embedding security testing throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)identifyingvulnerabilities and supporting development teams in remediating security issues. The focus is on proactive continuous security assessment of applications both pre- and post-deployment tomaintainthe highest standards of software security.

Whatyoullbe doing

• Collaborate with development teams to create andmaintainapplication threat models (e.g. STRIDE DREAD).

• Identifyand document application-specific risks; propose effective countermeasures.

• Integrate andoperateapplication vulnerability scanning tools ( CloudSnykOWASP ZAP Burp Suite Tenable WAS) within CI/CD pipelines.

• Interpret vulnerability reports prioritise remediation based on risk and track resolution with development teams.

• Promote awareness of common application vulnerabilities (e.g. SQL injection XSS CSRF) and mitigation strategies (OWASP Top 10 ASVS MASVS).

• Support development teams in adopting secure coding standards including static analysis tools code reviews and automated linting.

• Plan execute and manage Static DynamicMobileand Interactive Application Security Testing (SAST DASTMASTIAST).

• Embed security testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous automated validation.

• Simulate real-world attack scenarios toidentifyweaknesses in application logic and implementation.

• Develop andmaintainscripts tools and processes to automate application security testing.

• Produce clear actionable security testing reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of testing methodologies findings and remediation guidance.

• Work closely with software engineers QA and product teams to embed security best practices.

• Deliver training and awareness sessions on application security testing techniques and secure development.

What experiencewerelooking for

Must have:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in application security testing

• Strong knowledge of SAST DASTMASTand IAST tools and methodologies.

• Familiarity with secure SDLC andApplicationDevSecOpspractices.

• Experience integratingapplicationsecurity testing into CI/CD pipelines.

• Good understanding of common application vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies (OWASP Top 10 ASVS MASVS).

• Proficiencyin at least one programming or scripting language (e.g. Python JavaScript C#).

• Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Experience in producing clear concise technical documentation and security reports.

• Commitment to continuous learning and keeping up with evolving application security threats and technologies.

Nice to have:

• CRESTCertified Web Application Tester

• Bachelors degree inSoftwareEngineering

Key Measures of Success:

• Proactive identification and remediation of application vulnerabilities.

• Effective integration ofapplicationsecurity testing into development workflows.

• Demonstrated improvement in application security posture over time.

• Positive feedback from development teamsregardingsecurity testing support.

• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

About us

At Allwyn we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly championing its positive impact on people places and the planet.

• Innovation -We pride ourselves on it!Wereconstantly looking for new ways to excite our customers bringing new products to market toenjoywhich is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.

• Giving back Did you know that playing the lottery generates around 30m a week for charities andgood causesin the UK Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.

• Sustainability Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and transitioned to renewable energy providers made our London and Watford offices zero gas and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission additionwereworking with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.

• Empowering every voice We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong can be themselves has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive whether people play a game in a store or onlinebecause when everyone can play everyonewins..

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre

At Allwyn inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleaguesand their familiesat every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging we create a workplace where everyone feels valued rewarded and empowered to people are more than colleagues -theyrewinners driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.

Benefits

• CompanyBonusScheme

• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%

• 26 days annual leave 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)

• Single Private Health Cover

• Complimentary Private Medical

• Income Protection

• Flexible Benefits EV SchemeMoney Coach Will WritingMortgage AdviceDental and Eye Care Schemes.

• EnhancedFamily Leave (MaternityPaternity Adoption)

• WellnessAllowance500

• Employee AssistanceProgramme

• Discounted Health Assessments

• Volunteering Days

• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which meanswevetaken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need anyassistanceor adjustments to this job description or in the application process please contact a member of the talent team atandwellbe happy to help.

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