Security Engineer

Security Engineer

ClearScore Group is expanding and to continue enable our security maturity journey we are hiring into the security team. The team is responsible for all cyber and information security, covering vulnerability management, tooling implementation and monitoring, user awareness, security governance, and proactive threat hunting. Joining the security ream gives you the chance to sit at the heart of an exciting tech culture, exploring best in class tools to solve challenging problems. We’re looking for self-motivated problem solvers with backgrounds in security or operations. We use a full range of tools, and always introducing new tools and techniques to achieve a high level of security. While prior experience is beneficial, we’re looking for people with strong fundamentals in cloud environments, security tooling and network security, with the belief that specific technological tooling and implementations can be picked up by the right candidate.

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you a security enthusiast who thrives on tackling cyber threats, securing cloud environments, and ensuring systems are resilient against attacks? Do you have a hands-on approach to security and love working on cutting-edge technologies? If so, this role is for you!

As a Security Engineer, you will play a key role in strengthening our security posture across cloud infrastructure, applications, and development pipelines. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams to embed security best practices, proactively identify risks, and implement robust security solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Security Operations & Threat Response

• Investigate and respond to cyber threats, security incidents, and vulnerabilities.
• Analyse attack patterns, detect bad actors, and recommend mitigations.
• Work with XDR, and firewall solutions to enhance security monitoring.

Cloud Security & DevSecOps

• Secure cloud-native solutions (AWS, IaaS, SaaS, Serverless) and enforce best practices.
• Strengthen IAM, role-based access controls, and security policies.
• Integrate security in CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and containerised environments.

Vulnerability Management & Security Testing

• Identify and remediate security risks in applications, infrastructure, and APIs.
• Leverage SAST/DAST tools and conduct security assessments of software and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2, PCI DSS).

Threat Modelling & Risk Management

• Evaluate systems against OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25, and emerging threats.
• Support security reviews, architecture assessments, and hardening initiatives.
• Provide clear, actionable security recommendations to developers and engineers.

Security Governance & Compliance

• Maintain security certifications, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
• Support internal and external audits, security assessments, and risk management initiatives.
• Collaborate with different teams to align security practices with regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Security Expertise: Hands-on experience with cyber security investigations, cloud security, and security operations.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of AWS security principles, IAM, and cloud security best practices.
• Infrastructure & Code: Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, Containers, and DevSecOps workflows or eager to learn.
• Scripting & Automation: Familiar with Python, NodeJS, or GoLang for security automation—or eager to learn!
• Tooling & Frameworks: Experience with XDR, SAST/DAST, and threat modelling methodologies.
• Security Governance & Compliance: Understanding of security control frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
• Certifications (Nice to Have): CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GSEC, CCSP, or other security certifications.
• Mindset: Proactive, hands-on, and able to execute security initiatives with minimal oversight.

Why ClearScore?

ClearScore is the UK's #1 credit score and report app. We are also present in South Africa, Australia and Canada, with more than 20 million users globally and growing fast. Someone joins ClearScore every 20 seconds. We have established relationships with over 50 of the main lenders in the U.K., and have been a trusted tool for customers to manage their credit and make better financial decisions.

Since October 2016 we have helped 1.8 million users take out a new credit card or loan. We are user-centric at our core and we believe in leveraging technology to enable positive financial choices. We are design-led and data-driven and we embed these behaviours in everything we do.

Our company culture is a fundamental part of all we have achieved. We believe in hiring smart, driven, passionate and diverse people who are keen on having a real impact in our organisation. We trust you to manage your own time so we offer flexible work and no fixed desk hours. We don't micromanage and we believe in measuring outcomes rather than effort. We have an inclusive culture where all, regardless of seniority, are encouraged to contribute with their ideas, look after their wellbeing and actively seek opportunities for career growth.

If you feel like this could be the place for you, apply and our Talent team will be happy to share more.

Benefits:

• 25 paid holidays and a “duvet day” on your birthday
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Private health and dental cover - including mental health support through Bupa 
• GP office visits
• Life assurance scheme
• Up to 6% matched pension
• Regular Lunch and Learns with guest speakers
• Dog-friendly office
• Daily breakfast and free snacks
• Access to discounts via Cobens Extras 
• Free sports and social clubs
• Continued investment into learning and development 
• Leadership-led training
• In-house psychotherapist
• Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals
• No clock-watching culture
• Generous maternity and paternity plans
• Culture and inclusion representatives
• Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan

Equal Opportunities

ClearScore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• Levels 1-5: Minimum 2 days per week in-office
• Level 6 and above: Minimum 3 days per week in-office

• Flexibility to manage your work and life
• Dedicated in-office days for team building and collaborative projects
•  Office facilities (with plants!) designed for productive interactions
• Clear expectations and support for maintaining our hybrid schedule

Inclusion Policy

We are always looking for talented individuals to join ClearScore. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. Please see our People Policy Notice at https://www.clearscore.com/people-notice.