Lead Security Engineer A senior technical role leading security engineering and testing within a cyber security team that has doubled in size over the past six months and is continuing to grow. The Opportunity This is a genuinely exciting moment to join. The team has gone from 6 to 16 people in six months, with plans to reach 30 to 35 within the year. It is led by a CISO who is quality-focused and culturally driven, building a commercially credible, specialist-led security practice rather than hiring for headcount. The Role You will lead security engineering and testing efforts, setting direction on methodology, tooling, and engagement scoping. Working alongside agile delivery teams, you will embed good security practice throughout the software development lifecycle, advise clients directly, and help grow the skills of more junior engineers. Day-to-day Lead security testing engagements, including penetration tests on web applications, networks, and infrastructure. Define and evolve our security testing methodology, outputs, and tool selection. Conduct source code reviews and embed security into CI/CD pipelines. Coach and develop a small team, supporting performance and career growth. Advise customers and colleagues on security best practice, translating complexity for varied audiences. Experience Expertise securing web applications and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). Hands-on experience with manual and automated security testing tools. Strong knowledge of security standards such as NCSC, NIST, OWASP ASVS, GDPR, and PCI. Familiarity with common attack vectors including OWASP Top 10, XSS, SQL injection, and MITM. Experience in Continuous Security, CI, and CD practices. Proven ability to mentor and develop team members. Comfortable advising clients directly and communicating clearly with non-technical audiences. Desirable Penetration testing qualification such as OSCP, CREST, or TIGER. Experience with tools including Burp Suite, OWASP-ZAP, Nmap, Nessus, or Metasploit. Background working in agile delivery or consultancy environments. Active involvement in the security community. Package Share options Hybrid/Remote working - Belfast 35 days annual leave inc stat Enhanced pension scheme Private health Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria or contact Andrew Harrison directly. Skills: Penetration testing Web application Cloud security OWASP CI/CD DevSecOps Benefits: Work From Home TPBN1_NI
Lead Security Engineer employer: Ocho
Join a forward-thinking UK technology company that is at the forefront of AI innovation, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and fast-paced environment. With a strong emphasis on mentorship from senior engineers, flexible working patterns, and the chance to own your projects early on, this role offers a unique pathway for professional growth in AI engineering. The company's commitment to an AI-first culture ensures that you will be working with cutting-edge tools and technologies, making a real impact in complex customer environments.
