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We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.\nWe’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market. \nApplication Security Engineer\nPurpose\nThis is the first engineering hire into Rightmove's growing Application Security function,reporting to the Lead Application Security Engineer. You'll work closely with engineering teamsto deliver day-to-day AppSec capabilities across security tooling, vulnerability management,secure design and threat modelling, while helping shape how Application Security operates asthe function matures.\nKey Responsibilities\nVulnerability Management & Security Tooling\nSupport the rollout and operation of application security tooling across engineeringrepositories, including SAST, SCA and secrets detection.\nTriage and classify security findings across repos, driving remediation of the secrets backlog\nManage the day-to-day operation of vulnerability management, including findings triage,monitoring and engineering engagement.\nMaintain engineer-facing guidance for resolving vulnerabilities and requesting exceptions\nCloud Security\nSupport cloud security posture management through Prisma Cloud, including findings triage,monitoring and engagement with relevant engineering/platform teams.\nEngineering Team Engagement\nRun a risk-tiered engagement cadence with engineering teams based on SLA compliance\nSecurity Reviews & Triage\nTriage inbound security requests per the AppSec triage SLA\nConduct secure design and API security reviews for new services, integrations, and RFCs\nReview and respond to penetration test requests and third-party integration reviews\nThreat Modelling\nFacilitate threat modelling sessions using the team's runbook/guide\nWork with engineering teams to establish and improve threat modelling practices acrosssquads\nProcess & Documentation\nMaintain runbooks and process documentation as the function matures\nSupport recurring review cadences (e.g. access reviews, vulnerability audits)\nRequirements\nMust have:\nPractical experience in application security, security engineering or a related hands-onsecurity role\nAble to assess security findings in context, distinguish meaningful risk from tooling noise, andmake pragmatic recommendations to engineering teams.\nWorking proficiency in Python (able to read, modify, and write scripts used for internal tooling)\nPractical experience with DAST/SAST/SCA/secrets scanning tools (Aikido, Snyk, Semgrep,Checkmarx, or similar)\nExperience with Prisma Cloud or a comparable cloud-native security platform\nComfortable reading code and understanding CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI or equivalent)\nExperience running or contributing to threat modelling exercises\nComfortable running recurring stakeholder syncs with engineering teams\nStrong written communication\nAble to triage and prioritise a high volume of inbound requests independently\nNice to have:\nExposure to GCP security controls\nFamiliarity with supply-chain security (npm/PyPI dependency risks)\nPrior experience in a scaling/greenfield security function\nSuccess in first 6 months\nFully ramped on Aikido, independently supporting rollout, triage and day-to-day operations\nCloud Security handover complete: backlog triaged, monitoring cadence running\nRisk-tiered engagement cadence live and running its first full cycle\nIndependently triaging and closing security review requests within SLA\nIndependently facilitating threat modelling sessions with engineering teams\nIdentified and delivered improvements to at least one AppSec process or workflow\nLife at Rightmove\nDespite our growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:\nWe create value… by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.\nWe think bigger… by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.\nWe care deeply… by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.\nWe move together… by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.\nWe make a difference… by focusing on delivering measurable impact.\n\nWe believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 89% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right! \n\nWhat we offer\nCash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.\nPrivate Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.\n27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.\nContributory stakeholder pension.\nLife assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.\nCompetitive compensation package.\nPaid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.\nTravel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.\nCharitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.\nAccess deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.\nWe offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply - full details will be shared during the recruitment process.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.\nBy applying, you confirm that you are aged at least 18 or over and that you’ve read and understood our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle and protect your personal information during the recruitment process.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6498,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Gym membership","Health insurance","Hybrid work","Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Application Security","PropTech"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-02T08:50:47Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"GB","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"Licensed UK visa sponsor (Skilled Worker)","filings_12m":null,"filings_prev_12m":null,"green_card_filings_12m":null,"median_offered_wage_usd":null,"route":"Skilled Worker","cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-03T21:09:13+00:00","sources":["UK Home Office: register of licensed sponsors (workers)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":54,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-04T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/rightmove-application-security-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/rightmove-application-security-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-05T01:27:00Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1941,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3059,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-06T00:00:00Z"}}}