21h ago

Lead Security Engineer

UK, London

โœจ $150k-$200k / yearest.

full-timelead Hybridsoftware

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead security initiatives embedding secure-by-design principles across platforms and products, blending architectural leadership with hands-on engineering for automated detection and response. You'll mentor engineers and coach teams on secure development lifecycles to strengthen the overall security posture.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Deliver proactive secure-by-default protections across cloud, CI/CD, and applications.
  • Lead design reviews and threat modeling for high-impact features.
  • Evolve detection and incident response capabilities with automated responders.
  • Manage notable security incidents and tabletop exercises.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 5+ years of broad hands-on security experience with strong software engineering fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language with production-quality code.
  • Proven track record of partnering across functions to drive security outcomes.
  • Proficiency in Cloud Platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with Agentic Coding (e.g., Claude, Codex).
  • Experience with Orchestration tools (e.g., N8N).
  • Familiarity with Central Logging and Monitoring (e.g., Wazuh).

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible hours and wellness perks.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Performance-based bonuses.
  • ๐Ÿ“… 28 paid leave days plus well-being days.
  • ๐Ÿพ Pawternal leave.
  • ๐ŸŒ Internal mobility and growth opportunities.

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3System design interviewยท 60 min
  4. 4Hiring manager interviewยท 45 min

๐Ÿšฉ Heads Up

  • Unclear differentiation between individual contributor and leadership expectations.
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