Application Security Engineer

TL;DR

Application Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Designs, implements, and operates security controls to protect company systems, applications, and data with an accent on penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Focus on securing cloud environments, threat modeling, and integrating security into development lifecycles.

Location: London, United Kingdom with hybrid work format

Salary: £59,829 - £107,759 per year

Company

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon brand outside Asia, including licensing, marketing, and entertainment properties.

What you will do

• Administer and enforce security policies for system and application access.
• Perform application security testing, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments.
• Lead threat modeling and security design reviews for new technologies.
• Respond to security incidents by isolating threats and removing unauthorized access.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and conduct root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Information Security partners and integrate security into development lifecycles.

Requirements

• Location: Must be able to work in London, UK with hybrid presence
• 5–7 years of experience securing cloud environments, primarily AWS.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong background in application security engineering and architecture.
• Experience in incident management and response.
• Strong communication skills to present security risks to senior leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Innovative culture focused on impact and meaningful outcomes.
• Company events celebrating the Pokémon spirit.
• Competitive cash compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-paid healthcare.
• Generous paid family leave and employer-paid life and income protection insurance.
• Hybrid work environment with pension contributions for UK employees.
• Learning opportunities such as LinkedIn Learning and fitness reimbursement.