Product Security Architect.

Our client, a leading consulting firm, are hiring a hands-on Product Security Architect to join their team on a contract basis in Dublin, Ireland. The successful candidate will integrate secure-by-design principles across cloud-native applications and modern engineering environments, including shaping application security strategy, and working closely with engineering and platform teams to drive secure delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat modelling and security design reviews for cloud-based applications.
• Embed security controls and best practices across the SDLC.
• Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
• Drive application security initiatives, including SAST, DAST and penetration testing.
• Advise engineering teams on secure coding, cloud security and container security.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across applications, platforms and cloud services.
• Promote a security-first culture and support the adoption of Shift-Left security practices.

Skillset

• At least 5 years’ experience in Product Security, Application Security or Security Architecture.
• Strong expertise in Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience in threat modelling and secure architecture reviews.
• Strong knowledge of SAST and DAST tools and associated methodologies.
• Experience conducting, managing or reviewing penetration testing activities.
• Solid understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD security and Shift-Left security practices.
• Experience securing containers and containerised platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud application security and secure software development practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in complex enterprise or highly regulated environments is a plus.