Hybrid Senior Security Engineer

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About the role

  • Security Engineer specializing in design and implementation of technical security for cloud platforms at a UK data and software company. Focus on enhancing security controls across multi-tenant environments with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

  • Provide security engineering services as a member of the overall platform engineering service team
  • Secure all cloud infrastructure from both a deployment and detection standpoint
  • Coordinate and advise other team members on security approaches and industry best practices
  • Coordinate with MOD Security Authorities on risks and appropriate technical control options
  • Design, implement, manage and continually improve service-wide cloud security controls using the inherent / new security products and features provided on the existing hosting platform(S)
  • Architect and enforce Zero Trust and least-privilege models (RBAC, PBAC), restrictions, and platform security controls
  • Monitor security control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of cloud hosting security governance
  • Ensure all technical security measures from the boundary to the tenant applications are optimal and exceed the MOD specified minimum base security requirements

Requirements

  • Experience with on-premises Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Fortinet, Splunk, Elastic)
  • Ability to enhance, operate, and manage SIEM services for multi-tenant cloud platforms
  • Skills in event triage, escalation, and incident investigation, including collaboration with tenants and central SOC teams
  • Familiarity with real-time threat detection, monitoring, and alerting across network, boundary, hosting, and application layers
  • Hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (Incl. Aria operations and NSX-T) and related technologies in air-gapped or restricted environments
  • Security best practices, system and OS level security hardening (CISCAT, NIST benchmarking etc) security vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Packer) and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Tanzu) is desirable
  • Ability to assist with Business Continuity Planning, Risk and Asset management and AI Security is desirable
  • Understanding of MOD security compliance, including UK Security Levels, Secure by Design and NIST frameworks
  • Experience in delivering and supporting accredited solutions at multiple classification levels
  • CI/CD pipeline security and DevSecOps methodologies
  • The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a SC level security clearance, DV clearance is preferred.

Benefits

  • Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off, with the ability to buy or sell up to five additional days
  • Private Healthcare: Comprehensive coverage with additional options for family members
  • Training & Skills Development: Ongoing learning opportunities to help you advance your career
  • Fitness Reimbursement: Support for gym memberships or fitness-related expenses
  • Life Assurance: Extensive life insurance coverage for peace of mind
  • Pension Contribution: Competitive options to help you plan for a secure financial future
  • Perkbox Subscription: Discounts on a wide range of products and services
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Designed to support work-life balance and personal commitments
  • Internal Reward Schemes: Recognition initiatives to celebrate your contributions and achievements
  • Community Engagement & Volunteering: Opportunities to support meaningful causes through company-sponsored programs

Job title

Senior Security Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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