Application Security Architect

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Date: Jul 30, 2025

Location: Remote, IE London, GB GB Dublin 2, IE

Company: Bentley Systems

 

Application Security Architect (Software)

 

Location: Ireland or UK (Hybrid/ Remote/ Office based) 

  

We are looking for a talented Application Security Architect to be part of our dedicated Bentley Infrastructure Cloud product security team at Bentley Systems. The successful candidate will be a member of the software development group that delivers industry leading software to transition the lifecycle of infrastructure assets into the digital world, contributing towards the Bentley Mission of providing innovative software and services for the enterprises and professionals who design, build and operate the world's infrastructure - advancing both the global economy and environment for improved quality of life. 

 

This role demands exceptional expertise, a passion for learning, and a willingness to embrace challenges. You'll collaborate with a team of remotely based experts from across the globe, working across a diverse range of technologies, including C#, Typescript, JavaScript, Node.js, single-page applications and Electron applications, Azure cloud services, Kubernetes, and more. 

  

  

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Secure Software Development Lifecycle best practices and standards. 

  • Perform security architecture and design reviews of applications. 

  • Participate in and advance threat modelling practices across the division. 

  • Collaborate with empowered teams to ensure secure design, development, implementation, and verification of applications. 

  • Provide remediation guidance and recommendations to developers and administrators. 

  • Help stakeholders make risk-based decisions. 

  • Train developers and create educational presentations. 

  • Develop tools and automation supporting responsibilities. 

    

Qualifications:

  • Around 10 years experience within software of which 4+ years is in application Security Architecture  

  • Proficiency in securing cloud technologies 

  • Proven experience in threat modelling software systems 

  • Background in software and development 

  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and auditing code and the ability to learn new languages/technologies. 

  • Experience with OWASP Top10 or SANS Top 25 

  • Experience breaking down complex systems and applications to identify threats. 

  • Excellent ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, complicated technical issues and the risks they pose to developers, network engineers, system administrators, and management. 

  • Certification in CISSP or CCSP, it’s a plus. 

  • Strong problem-solving capabilities using various technologies. 

  • Capability to research a new topic and to learn quickly.    

 

What would make you stand out:   

  • Knowledge of OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect. 

  • Knowledge/Experience of containerization solutions, such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Istio. 

  • Knowledge/Experience of web technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, HTTP, REST, etc.). 

  • Good knowledge of some of the following programming platforms/languages:  .Net Core. Node.js, C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++. 

  • Ability to make risk-based, unbiased, judgments that include both technical and business impacts. 

   

  

What We Offer:  

  • A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video. 
  • An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start. 
  • An attractive salary and benefits package. 
  • A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups. 
  • A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact. 

  

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About Bentley Systems


Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. www.bentley.com 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.


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