At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security engineering and compliance, focusing on vulnerability management and secure design.
- Company: Fast-growing US InsurTech with a cutting-edge Belfast engineering hub.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, 30 days leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with top-spec equipment and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team using AI-driven solutions to enhance security in a cloud-first environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in security roles, strong Python and SQL skills, AWS proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At a glance:
- Senior Security Engineer - Python, AWS, cloud-native security
- Fast-growing US InsurTech, Belfast engineering hub
- Hybrid - 3 days Belfast office, 2 days remote
- Competitive salary + performance bonus + 30 days leave
- Level 3 engineer with architecture input and real ownership
About the Company
A US-headquartered InsurTech business is scaling its Belfast engineering team. Their AI-powered platform connects insurance providers with consumers at scale - and their Belfast office works with cutting‑edge technology across data, cloud, and product engineering. This is a team that moves fast, operates with autonomy, and takes quality seriously.
The Role
As Senior Security Engineer, you'll sit at the intersection of security engineering and compliance - owning vulnerability management, secure‑by‑design advocacy, and security tooling across the SDLC. You'll work directly with Product and Engineering teams, have input into architectural decisions, and help build scalable, secure solutions in a cloud‑first environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and trial new security tooling across the SDLC, with a particular focus on AI-driven solutions
- Code solutions to security engineering challenges, primarily in Python and SQL
- Advocate for secure‑by‑design practices and consult with engineering teams across the business
- Maintain security data products including SBOM, asset inventory, cloud infrastructure monitoring, and SIEM
- Monitor, triage, and escalate cybersecurity threats; document security events including indicators of compromise
- Conduct security assessments and collaborate with engineering teams to remediate findings
- Provide security training and support across the wider engineering function
What You'll Need
Essential
- Proven experience in a Security Engineer or Security Analyst role
- Strong Python and SQL; familiarity with Java or Go an advantage
- AWS proficiency, particularly security tooling - Security Hub, IAM, and equivalents
- Solid grounding in risk assessment, threat modelling, OWASP Top 10, and encryption principles
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Linux environments
Desirable
- Security certifications (CISSP, CEH, AWS Security Specialty, or similar)
- Exposure to AI/ML security tooling or prompt security
Benefits & Package
- Competitive salary + performance‑based bonus
- 30 days annual leave + 4 statutory days
- Private healthcare, dental, and optical - for you and your family
- Enhanced parental leave
- Pension plan
- Work from home allowance
- Top‑spec equipment + home office setup
Senior Security Engineer employer: Ocho People
Ocho People is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture in Belfast, perfect for those looking to advance their careers in finance. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer study support alongside competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring our team members thrive both professionally and personally in a fast-paced environment.
