" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSecurity Architect - Application Security\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20857\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20858\"\u003e Architect \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20859\"\u003e Wellington \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20860\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 28/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn and shape application security strategy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on technical leadership across .NET, AWS and DevSecOps\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive innovation and make a real impact on software security\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity Architect - Application Security\u003cbr\u003eWellington | Permanent | Hands-on Technical Leadership\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Are you a software engineer who thinks like a Security Architect? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re working with an established, technology-driven organisation looking for a hands-on \u003cstrong\u003eSecurity Architect\u003c/strong\u003e to take ownership of its application security strategy and help shape how security is embedded across its software platforms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This isn\u0027t your typical security architecture role focused on infrastructure, policies and compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re looking for someone who understands how software is built, knows how to identify and address security vulnerabilities, and enjoys working directly with engineering teams to design secure, scalable solutions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You might already be an Application Security Architect, Product Security Engineer or DevSecOps Lead. Alternatively, you could be a Principal Engineer, Software Architect or Technical Lead with strong C#/.NET experience and a genuine passion for application security.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe opportunity:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eYou\u0027ll play a key role in defining and delivering application security strategy, working closely with architects, developers and engineering teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on technical leadership opportunity where you\u0027ll influence architectural decisions, introduce security improvements and help build security capability across the organisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll be doing:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn and drive application security strategy, standards and roadmap.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead security architecture reviews, threat modelling and secure solution design.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork alongside developers to embed secure coding practices and remediate vulnerabilities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthen security controls across applications, APIs, authentication and identity management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrate security tooling and automation into CI/CD pipelines.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide technical guidance across application and cloud security.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport security initiatives involving emerging technologies, including AI.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentor engineering teams and champion secure development practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0027re looking for:\u003c/strong\u003e We\u0027re particularly interested in candidates who have a strong software engineering foundation and have developed expertise in application security.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeally, you\u0027ll bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong hands-on C#/.NET development experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid understanding of application security principles, OWASP Top 10 and secure software design.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience conducting threat modelling and security architecture reviews.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of authentication and identity protocols, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SAML.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with AWS and cloud security principles.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of DevSecOps, secure SDLC practices and CI/CD security tooling.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to influence technical decisions and communicate effectively with engineering teams and stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience with Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions, Cloudflare or securing AI-powered applications would be advantageous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy consider this opportunity?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn the strategy:\u003c/strong\u003e Take genuine ownership of application security direction and roadmap.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay technical:\u003c/strong\u003e Work closely with developers and architects rather than stepping away from hands-on engineering.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake an impact:\u003c/strong\u003e Influence how security is designed and embedded across modern software platforms.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork with modern technology:\u003c/strong\u003e Exposure to cloud platforms, automation, application security and emerging technologies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead through expertise:\u003c/strong\u003e Be a trusted technical authority without the need for direct people management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Interested? If you\u0027re an experienced Security Architect looking for greater technical ownership, or a senior software engineer with strong application security expertise ready to take the next step, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply now!\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4481806\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "