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# Lead Platform Security Engineer (Cloud & DevSecOps)

- **Company:** Hiscox Inc.
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815093103-lead-platform-security-engineer-cloud--devsecops

## About the Role

Your responsibilities will include designing security controls, coordinating with engineering teams, and influencing architecture decisions. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in cloud platforms like Azure and GCP, along with strong leadership skills to mentor and improve security maturity.
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## Description

Hiscox SA is seeking a Principal Platform Security Engineer in London to lead the maturing of platform security practices across innovation squads. This high-impact role will guide engineering teams using secure-by-design principles and ensure robust security controls in collaboration with DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers.

Your responsibilities will include designing security controls, coordinating with engineering teams, and influencing architecture decisions. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in cloud platforms like Azure and GCP, along with strong leadership skills to mentor and improve security maturity.


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