Principal Security Engineer

Virgin Media O2

We are seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead and drive security engineering efforts across our cloud and application environments. This strategic, hands-on role requires expertise in cloud security, secure development practices, and the implementation of advanced security controls. You will serve as a leader within the Consumer Security Engineering team, driving security initiatives across cloud platforms, microservice architectures, digital products, application security, and enterprise security.

You will define and build comprehensive security strategies in collaboration with developers and DevSecOps engineers, ensuring that security is seamlessly integrated into our CI/CD pipelines and all layers of infrastructure. Additionally, you will supervise security tool management and ensure cyber resiliency for consumer applications. A deep understanding of Google Cloud Security, Application Security, API security, and customer security systems is crucial.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

1. Proven experience working within Cyber Security within a lead or senior role, with hands-on experience in security architecture, engineering, and operations.
2. Expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security, with knowledge of AWS and/or Azure security practices as a plus.
3. Strong background in DevSecOps, with experience in integrating security into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
4. Experience implementing and managing SAST/DAST tools and processes to secure application development.

The other stuff we are looking for

We’d also love you to bring;

1. Strong understanding of security automation, orchestration, and continuous monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM, SOAR).
2. Knowledge of Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions and API security frameworks.
3. Superb interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex security issues to both technical and non-technical team members.

What’s in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we’d love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include an initial introductory call followed by two technical rounds.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

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