Senior Security Engineer II (Remote - UK)

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer in the United Kingdom.

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to enhance and lead security efforts across systems, infrastructure, and applications. In this role, you will take ownership of incident response, mentor junior engineers, and guide the development of scalable and effective security practices. You'll collaborate across departments to integrate security into every stage of development and operations, while continuously optimizing tools, processes, and documentation. You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance, while also driving education and awareness on security best practices across the organization.

Accountabilities:

• Lead improvements in detection, monitoring, and incident response capabilities
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold high standards in secure practices
• Respond to escalated incidents as part of a 24/7 on-call rotation
• Develop and enforce security best practices, aligned with industry standards
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Support audit and compliance initiatives to maintain certifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in infrastructure and code
• Stay current on evolving threats and lead automation efforts to streamline security operations
• Contribute to the development and documentation of security processes and incident playbooks

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in security engineering, including operations, blue team, DevOps, and architecture
• Strong knowledge of incident response, threat patterns, and mitigation strategies
• Hands-on experience with security tools: SIEM, IDS, DLP, MFA, vulnerability scanners, WAFs
• Proficient in AWS security best practices and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Deep understanding of securing Windows, macOS, Linux, and virtualized environments
• Experience in automation/scripting to improve detection and response processes
• Advanced skills in Application Security and email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
• Excellent communication, documentation, and risk management capabilities

• Annual compensation range: £58,000 - £72,000 depending on experience
• Private health insurance coverage
• Fully remote role within the United Kingdom
• Flexible work environment supporting autonomy and growth
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning

Jobgether Hiring Process Disclaimer

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.
If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!