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# Lead Security Engineer

- **Company:** iO Associates
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £77,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-7B0B4BA363F5D5A5DB/

## About the Role

* 5+ years' experience in Security Engineering or Security Architecture.
 * Strong hands-on experience across cloud security (AWS/GCP), IAM (Entra ID), SIEM, Zero Trust and vulnerability management.
 * Experience designing and delivering security improvements, not just operating existing controls.
 * Comfortable influencing stakeholders and working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
 * Experience with AI, automation and modern security tooling is highly desirable.

Join a business investing heavily in cybersecurity, where you'll have the freedom to influence strategy, work with cutting-edge technologies, and make a lasting impact from day one.

## Description

* Designing and implementing security controls across cloud, identity, endpoint and data.
 * Driving Zero Trust, IAM, vulnerability management and detection engineering initiatives.
 * Improving security visibility, automation and cyber resilience across the business.
 * Partnering with Engineering, Product and IT teams to embed security into day-to-day operations.
 * Supporting incident response and continuously enhancing the security toolset.


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