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Lead Security Engineer
- manchester, greater manchester, M1 1JN, United Kingdom
- Remote
- Full time
- £90,000 - £90,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is looking for a highly skilled and innovative Lead Security Engineer to spearhead their security engineering efforts from Manchester . In this pivotal role, you will design, build, and deploy advanced security solutions, taking ownership of the security architecture and infrastructure. You will guide a team of engineers, mentor junior staff, and work closely with other technology leaders to embed security best practices across all development and operational functions. This is an ideal position for a hands-on leader who is passionate about building secure systems and driving technological advancements in a forward-thinking company.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement scalable and robust security solutions and architectures.
- Lead the security engineering team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
- Automate security processes and deployments using scripting and CI/CD pipelines.
- Evaluate, select, and integrate new security technologies and tools.
- Collaborate with software development and operations teams to ensure security is a core component of all systems.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in security engineering , with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Expertise in designing and implementing cloud security solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
- Deep understanding of network security, cryptography, identity and access management (IAM), and security monitoring.
- Experience with container security and orchestration platforms is a strong plus.
Benefits
- An industry-leading salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The flexibility of a fully remote role , supporting work-life balance.
- Generous allowance for professional development and certifications.
- Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art security technologies and tackle challenging projects.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment in Manchester .