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Security Engineer (Mid and Senior)

A green energy technology company focused on sustainable future and ranked as UK's top company to work for.
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer (Mid and Senior)

Octopus Energy Group is seeking both Mid-Level and Senior Security Engineers to join their growing Cyber and Information Security team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape security practices in a Cloud-First organization that's making a significant impact in sustainable energy. The position involves building security tooling, responding to incidents, working with development teams, and implementing best practices. The ideal candidate will have 2-4+ years of experience (depending on level) with strong knowledge of web application security, cloud platforms (especially AWS), and various security tools. The company is ranked as UK's top workplace and offers a unique culture focused on autonomy and innovation. This is a hybrid role based in London, UK, offering competitive compensation and the chance to work on meaningful projects that contribute to a sustainable future. The role combines technical expertise with the opportunity to shape security culture and practices across a rapidly growing organization.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer (Mid and Senior)

  • Build and maintain security tooling and infrastructure to improve overall security posture
  • Respond to security incidents and help improve incident processes
  • Work with Platform and application teams to ensure infrastructure, systems, and applications are secure
  • Develop secure coding practices and provide guidance to development teams
  • Keep up to date with latest security trends and technologies
  • Develop and maintain security documentation

Requirements For Security Engineer (Mid and Senior)

  • 2 years of relevant experience (4+ years for Senior level)
  • Strong understanding of web application security concepts including OWASP Top 10
  • Experience with security tools like WAFs, SAST/DAST tools
  • Experience in endpoint and cloud security tooling
  • Experience with security SaaS solutions
  • Good AWS experience and familiarity with AWS security services
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits For Security Engineer (Mid and Senior)

  • Competitive salary (flexible based on experience)
  • Named UK's top company to work for
  • Ranked in Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024
  • Flexible and autonomous work environment
  • Various employee benefits (detailed on their benefits hub)

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