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# Senior Security Engineer

- **Company:** Just Eat Takeaway.com
- **Location:** Watford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Software Deployment, Web Applications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-security-engineer/52091148

## About the Role

What Will You Bring to the Team? Practical experience in writing and deploying applications or tooling in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Strong skills in deploying AI security solutions and defenses for customer-facing AI systems.

Proficiency in at least one programming language (C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, or Bash) with a track record of automating security processes.

Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and Compliance as Code practices.

Comfort operating in Agile, DevOps-driven teams with a focus on continuous delivery.

Confident stakeholder management skills, translating security risks and technical decisions into actionable insights for product and engineering teams.

A collaborative mindset, building trust so others choose secure defaults rather than having security imposed on them.

## Description

Conduct password audits, network and web application vulnerability scans, and intrusion detection to proactively identify and close security gaps.

Automate security processes as code, embedding compliance and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) checks into our CI/CD pipelines.

Perform risk audits and assessments, translating findings into actionable recommendations for engineering teams.

Monitor and analyze system access logs, flagging anomalies and supporting incident response efforts.

Plan and test security backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure the resilience of JET's platforms.

Collaborate with 1st and 2nd line InfoSec teams, translating technical work for product and engineering audiences.