Principal Security Engineer

Experteer Overview In this security-focused leadership role, you will strengthen our cloud-first security posture and enable faster, safer delivery within a collaborative CIO community. You’ll coach teams on secure engineering practices, reduce manual work, and implement controls that support scalable, compliant infrastructure. You’ll work across cross-functional Scrum teams to drive secure, reliable delivery while aligning with our 4Cs culture and ambitious UK growth. This is an opportunity to shape security at scale in a fast-growing digital insurer. Pay / Benefits * Promote reuse to optimise workflow and reduce duplication * Guide and coach teams on security engineering practices and process improvements * Support delivery by reducing manual execution * Establish fast feedback loops to enable fail-fast delivery and continuous improvement * Define and implement best practices and controls with early issue detection * Drive engagement across Scrum Teams and CIO community to adopt best practices for faster, secure delivery Tasks * Extensive practical IT security experience in an agile environment * Transformational leadership with ability to influence and implement new processes * Excellent mentoring skills for direct reports’ development * Designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments with emphasis on Microsoft Azure * Deep knowledge of cloud security, network security, IAM, encryption, secure coding * Strong problem-solving skills for complex security issues * Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams * Track record of building scalable, secure, highly available Azure-based infrastructures * Proficiency in leveraging data and advanced analytics to enhance security decisions Key requirements * Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance * Flexible and hybrid working * Annual performance bonus * Private medical insurance (PMI) * Pension contribution match up to 10% * Mental wellbeing resources and 24/7 support

Experteer Overview In this security-focused leadership role, you will strengthen our cloud-first security posture and enable faster, safer delivery within a collaborative CIO community. You’ll coach teams on secure engineering practices, reduce manual work, and implement controls that support scalable, compliant infrastructure. You’ll work across cross-functional Scrum teams to drive secure, reliable delivery while aligning with our 4Cs culture and ambitious UK growth. This is an opportunity to shape security at scale in a fast-growing digital insurer. Pay / Benefits * Promote reuse to optimise workflow and reduce duplication * Guide and coach teams on security engineering practices and process improvements * Support delivery by reducing manual execution * Establish fast feedback loops to enable fail-fast delivery and continuous improvement * Define and implement best practices and controls with early issue detection * Drive engagement across Scrum Teams and CIO community to adopt a and practices for faster, secure delivery Tasks * Extensive practical IT security experience in an agile environment * Transformational leadership with ability to influence and implement new processes * Excellent mentoring skills for direct reports’ development * Designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments with emphasis on Microsoft Azure * Deep knowledge of cloud security, network security, IAM, encryption, secure coding * Strong problem-solving skills for complex security issues * Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams * Track record of building scalable, secure, highly available Azure-based infrastructures * Proficiency in leveraging data and advanced analytics to enhance security decisions Key requirements * Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance * Flexible and hybrid working * Annual performance bonus * Private medical insurance (PMI) * Pension contribution match up to 10% * Mental wellbeing resources and 24/7 support