Senior Security Engineer in Westminster

Overview

The role reports into the Security Engineering Lead and will be responsible for delivering security solutions from the Security Engineering team. This role sits in a team as part of the evolution of the operating model and is instrumental in modernising the ways of working. This role requires a hands-on deliverer with a Security Engineering background and proven exceptional skillset. The role has responsibility for delivering the Security Engineering vision and roadmaps that support and advance the company's Cyber objectives. It also involves collaborating with Information Security, and other cross-functional teams such as (DevSecOps) Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, Service Management, and Quality & Technical Assurance within a matrix IT organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Security Engineering strategy and long-term vision for Cyber Security, ensuring it protects and enables the company's broader business goals.
• Design and implementation of security controls, procedures, and best practices across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.
• Identify risks associated with new tools, processes and ways of working and establish procedures to mitigate those risks.
• Take a senior role in responding to security incidents, performing in-depth analysis, and driving resolutions to minimise impact and prevent recurrence.
• Identify and implement opportunities for security automation, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our security operations.
• Work cross-functionally with architecture, service management, engineering, and product teams to provide expert security consultation and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Be an active member of the Security Engineering team.

Leadership and Strategy

• Demonstrates a high level of self-awareness through a commitment to continuous personal improvement and learning.
• Demonstrates high personal resilience and ability to adapt to change.
• Coaches and mentors others.
• Able to think creatively and innovatively.
• Understanding of the way the business works and knowledge of the external marketplace to drive the business forward.
• Striving to build key relationships and showing ownership of targets; focusing on results.
• Delivers the security engineering strategy in alignment with the company's Cyber objectives.
• Maintains a culture of Security Engineering excellence in the company.
• Brings a Security-first mindset, adapting to changing circumstances whilst adhering to quality standards.

Technical Delivery and Governance

• Ensure work is completed to the highest security standards.
• Provide security engineering guidance and support to all CTG and Cyber teams; ensure the adoption of a security-first mindset and the latest technologies; ensure standardisation, simplification and effectiveness across the technology value chain.
• Monitor and review vendor performance against agreed KPIs and metrics; ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure successful outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with security; implement robust processes and controls to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and Competencies

• Embraces an inclusive environment that values individual differences to leverage diversity.
• Relevant industry experience in security engineering roles, with previous experience in a senior security engineering position.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Can work comfortably in a highly collaborative setting and with business management, with a positive can-do attitude and openness to change.
• Have exceptional engineering skills and can quickly form meaningful connections inspiring trust and confidence in others.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused, with a customer focus, an exceptionally keen eye for detail and highly organised.
• Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines, remaining calm under stress and in times of uncertainty.

About Us

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups. Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website.