Security Engineer

Role Title: Security Engineer
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31st Mar 2026
Location: South of Manchester or Glasgow - 3 days on site per week
Rate: £600 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly capable Security Engineer to join a focused team developing a telemetry pipeline MVP. This role requires deep technical expertise in containerised environments, observability tooling, and secure infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will ensure that security is embedded across the pipeline architecture, from deployment to data flow, while collaborating closely with DevOps and development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security controls across containerised environments using Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Ensure secure configuration and access management within GitLab version control and CI/CD pipelines
• Integrate and secure telemetry tools including Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog
• Conduct threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for the telemetry pipeline
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to embed security into infrastructure-as-code and deployment workflows
• Monitor and respond to security events and alerts from observability platforms
• Maintain documentation of security architecture, policies, and incident response procedures

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift in secure production environments
• Proficiency in GitLab and secure CI/CD pipeline practices
• Familiarity with telemetry and logging tools: Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security principles
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Twistlock, Trivy) and vulnerability scanners
• Excellent analytical and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), or equivalent
• Experience in building MVPs or working in startup-like environments
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)