Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Alpine F1 Team is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to take a leading role in helping to execute, audit against, and contribute to the team’s cyber security strategy. You will be the technical authority for cyber security, ensuring resilient systems, rapid incident response, and strong alignment with Groupe Renault’s security standards., You will provide expert technical leadership across our cyber security platforms, processes, and strategy. This will include:

• Deliver, maintain and continuously improve the technical and procedural controls that support the organisation’s cyber security posture
• Acting as technical authority for all security infrastructure including next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and penetration testing tooling.
• Lead the deployment, configuration, and tuning of security systems to ensure ongoing resilience
• Leading security incident response activities from detection through to containment, eradication, and recovery, conducting root-cause analysis and lessons learned reviews.
• Acting as the escalation point for complex network and security incidents, providing 3rd-line expertise and mentoring to uplift overall capability.
• Ensure alignment with Groupe Renault’s Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) and support annual internal audits and reviews
• Contribute to the IT Security Working Group, including maintaining the risk register and shaping the security roadmap
• Driving continuous improvement of security controls, alignment to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and effective delivery of security impact assessments across projects.
• Coordinating group-level initiatives with the Alpine Business Unit and Groupe Renault CISO teams, ensuring consistent adoption of secure practices and technologies.
• Mentor and train IT team members to uplift overall cyber security capability and adoption of best practices.

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all cyber security projects and initiatives. *

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated security specialist with strong hands-on experience across modern cyber security technologies, tooling, and methodologies. You should bring several years of experience in security engineering, infrastructure operations, or similar high-demand environments.

You will need strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, deep technical understanding, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A proactive, diligent approach combined with a passion for security best practice is essential.

Ideally, you will have strong experience and/or knowledge in several of the following areas:

• Cisco networking certifications (e.g., CCNA) or equivalent security/networking qualifications.
• Next-generation firewall platforms and IDS/IPS technologies.
• Vulnerability management tooling, penetration testing tools, and endpoint security platforms.
• Privileged access management, secure configuration baselines, and network segmentation.
• Security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Investigation and resolution of complex security and network issues with minimal supervision.
• Translating technical risks into clear, business-aligned recommendations. Working cross-functionally with IT, engineering, compliance, and senior stakeholders. *

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, responsible, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. You should be comfortable working independently at times, able to manage pressure effectively, and confident in driving forward meaningful change. A positive attitude, strong team ethic, and excellent communication skills are key.

Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK.

Working for Alpine Formula One Team, you will collaborate with world-class engineers and technical specialists, directly influencing the performance of a Formula One car competing on the global stage.

We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym, a subsidised restaurant and a range of additional benefits. Alongside this, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of engineering innovation in one of the world’s most technologically advanced sports.

At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, recognising that diverse thinking is fundamental to achieving exceptional results.