Platform Security Engineer

We are looking for a skilled and proactive DevSecOps Engineer to take ownership of our security frameworks, testing, and hands on implementation of secure systems. You will join our Engineering team to play a pivotal role in integrating security practices into the development lifecycle, ensuring that our software development processes are secure by design.

You will work closely with Development and Platform teams to embed robust security practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This is a hands-on role that requires expertise in security testing, framework design, and automation, as well as a commitment to building a secure, scalable infrastructure. 

This is a hybrid role - you will be required to work from the London office at least 3 days a week.

• Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Automate testing and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases.
• Implement and manage security controls across cloud infrastructure to protect data and applications.
• Regularly assess the security posture of applications and infrastructure, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Continuously improve security using automated scanning and monitoring tools
• Create and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices across the organisation.
• Ensure that systems and processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Establish and maintain monitoring systems for detecting threats and anomalies. Provide actionable insights to mitigate risks.
• Ensure that all stages of the development and deployment process are secure, from code commit to production release.
• Develop scripts and utilise automation tools to streamline security tasks and ensure consistent application of security measures.
• Collaborate with the teams to promote DevSecOps and security practices
• Keep abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to ensure the organisation remains protected.

• Experience with DevSecOps/Security tooling for CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD)
• Proficient with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience in securing cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) with a focus on security.
• Proficiency in Bash/Python
• Experience with microservice architecture and monitoring tools (ELK, Datadog)
• Understanding of secure coding practices, application security principles, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, Snyk, Elastic Security, tfsec, AWS Inspector or Trivy).
• Experience in SIEM systems and threat detection.
• Financial services experience, especially in secure, resilient cloud platforms in regulated environments
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Proven experience in DevSecOps, and/or security related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices.
• (Desirable) AWS/Azure/GCP Security certifications, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• (Desirable) Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, for example, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory standards.

About You: We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident & Motivated: You take initiative and are eager to tackle new challenges.
• Independent: You’re comfortable working on tasks autonomously but enjoy collaborating with a team.
• Quick to Learn: You’re excited to dive into new technologies and constantly improve your skills.
• Team-Oriented: You value working with a high-performance team and contributing to a positive culture.
• Dedicated & Resourceful: You bring a strong work ethic and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Customer-Focused: You’re driven by the chance to create solutions that make a difference for our customers.