Join our forward-thinking Information Security team at the forefront of innovation and drive transformative security solutions! 

We are on the hunt for a skilled and dedicated Security Engineer with a passion for Python and a strong emphasis on security automation.

In this pivotal position, you'll craft and deploy advanced automated security mechanisms to shield our systems and data. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where your ability to act both independently and as a collaborative force will significantly boost our security defenses.

Working model: Hybrid working with 3 days work from office in central london

Your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

Develop, implement, and maintain security automation scripts and tools using Python. Integrate security tools and solutions to automate security processes and workflows. Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis to identify and mitigate potential threats. Monitor security systems and respond to security incidents with automated solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security controls. Stay updated with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies. Develop and manage APIs to facilitate communication between security tools and systems. Build new and edit existing automation to high standards of reliability, efficiency and error-handling. Implement and manage SOAR platforms to streamline and automate incident response activities, including but not limited to Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Splunk Phantom, IBM Resilient, Cyware, Microsoft Logic Apps, and ThreatConnect. Utilise Microsoft Defender for Endpoint protection and threat detection. Create and manage queries using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to analyse security data. Write detailed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical write-ups, and user guides for security tools and processes. Implement and manage Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline automation to ensure secure code deployment. Utilise Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to automate the provisioning and management of secure infrastructure.

What do we expect from you?

Experience programming in Python, developing automation scripts and tools. Proven experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar role, with a focus on Python and security automation. Familiarity with operating system scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash. Experience with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners. Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with API development and integration, including RESTful APIs. Proficiency in implementing and managing SOAR platforms (e.g., Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Splunk Phantom, IBM Resilient, Cyware, Microsoft Logic Apps, ThreatConnect). Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) for endpoint security. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven experience in writing detailed technical documentation, including SOPs, technical write-ups, and user guides.