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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Engineer - **Company:** Algolia, Inc. - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £66,080.0 - £91,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Telephony Integration, System Configuration, Information Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Privacy Controls, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Hashicorp, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5801186481 ## About the Role * 3-6 years of experience in Information Security engineering, infrastructure protection, or related technical domains * Proficiency in scripting or automation with at least one language (Python, Bash, Go, or similar) is required. Experience with Kubernetes is preferred. * Strong understanding of Information Security principles for modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) as well as operations in datacenters. * Strong understanding of, comfort with, and at least three years of experience in operating, configuring, and managing log management / SIEM, threat detection and posture management, endpoint detection and response, SAST, SOAR, CTI, and other table-stakes information security systems with strong preference to at least one year of experience with deep use of Crowdstrike or Obsidian (preferably both). * Knowledge of common internet Information Security threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies * Solid understanding of computer systems, networks, and low-level protocols from an Information Security perspective * Experience in incident detection, response, and vulnerability management * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain Information Security risks and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences * Clear ability to collaborate with VP of Information security to advise on next steps and to work independently to achieve business outcomes - rather than a ticket based approach. * Full professional proficiency in English Nice to Have * Experience scaling Information Security programs in high-growth SaaS organizations (10,000+ customers, $50-200M ARR range) * Cloud-specific Information Security certifications or equivalent training (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, GCP Professional Security Engineer) * Experience with complex secrets management systems such as Hashicorp Vault * Experience contributing to Information Security communities, such as bug bounty triage, open-source security tools, or Capture the Flag events * Background in privacy engineering, threat modeling, or secure software design, * GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment. * TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership. * CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback. ## Description * Design and automate controls, detection mechanisms, and tooling to improve the Information Security of Algolia's infrastructure and products * Research, evaluate, and recommend new Information Security technologies, techniques, and frameworks * Design, implement, and maintain information security monitoring and remediation systems that move the needle in protecting Algolia's customers' data, and protecting Algolia's systems and data * Partner with engineering and product teams to integrate Information Security into new features, systems, and development pipelines * Contribute to improving Information Security standards, processes, and best practices across the company * Conduct Information Security risk assessments and threat models of core systems, services, and third-party vendors (this does not include answering customer third-party risk assessment questionnaires). * Participate in and sometimes lead Information Security incident response activities and post-incident analysis * Support ongoing and emerging Information Security and compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, Type II, ISO 27001, C5, GDPR) * Manage and enhance Algolia's public bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure programs, We've recently seen an increase in recruitment scams targeting job seekers. 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