We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Security Engineer to join a high-performing security team supporting a large-scale technology environment.

This role is focused on Product Security and Application Security, working closely with engineering and product teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. You will play a key role in identifying security risks early, leading threat modelling activities, conducting security design reviews, and helping teams implement secure-by-design solutions across modern cloud-native platforms.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading threat modelling workshops for new and existing applications, platforms and services
Conducting security architecture and application security reviews
Partnering with engineering teams to identify risks and recommend security controls
Driving secure development practices across the SDLC
Providing guidance on secure coding, application security and cloud security
Supporting DevSecOps initiatives and security automation
Collaborating with product, engineering and security stakeholders to prioritise and remediate security findings
Developing reusable security patterns, standards and guidance for development teams





Essential experience:
Strong Application Security or Product Security experience
Proven experience leading threat modelling exercises (STRIDE or similar)
Security architecture and secure design review experience
Secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices
AWS cloud security experience
Web application security and vulnerability management
Up-to-date architectures including APIs, microservices and cloud-native platforms
Security frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK;, NIST and/or ISO 27001
Solid stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence engineering and product teams

Highly regarded:
Experience within SaaS, product-led or technology-focused organisations
Container and Kubernetes security
Security Champion programs
Secure coding and developer training initiatives
AI security exposure

Please note:This chance is best suited to candidates with a strong Application Security, Product Security or AppSec background. Candidates whose experience is primarily within SOC Operations, GRC, IAM or compliance-focused environments may not be closely aligned to the requirements of this role.

📌 Senior Application Security Engineer Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Launch Recruitment - IT Recruiting
📍 Australia