Summary
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits
Grade: 3A
Reporting Line: Head of Cyber Operations IT Security
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Chesterfield/London
Closing Date: 8th May 2025
What to expect
The Principal Security Engineer is a key member of the CISO team, responsible for delivering functional strategies while embodying Post Office behaviours and maintaining a Postmaster-first mindset.
The role involves leading the evaluation, design, deployment, and management of security tools and technologies within the Cyber Security Operations & Engineering team. The goal is to enhance POL's security posture and collaborate across teams to embed security best practices organization-wide.
They will foster a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance in their teams, focusing on delivery and decision-making.
What we can do for you
We recognize that attracting the right talent is crucial for positive organizational change. Beyond a competitive salary, our benefits include:
* 27.5 days annual leave, increasing with tenure
* Up to 18% on-target bonus opportunity
* Car allowance
* Generous pension contributions
* Life assurance
* Income protection after 12 months of service
* Support via our employee assistance program and benefits platform
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that values all perspectives and contributions. Our goal is to reflect the diverse communities we serve, making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to inclusivity and representation.
What you'll need to succeed
* Proven leadership with excellent influencing and communication skills, capable of delivering impactful messages and driving successful outcomes.
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
* Experience in project delivery achieving key objectives.
* Degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
* Cyber security certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, or cloud security credentials are desirable.
* Experience in DevSecOps, Security Engineering, or related roles.
* Proficiency with security tools (e.g., SIEM, Vulnerability Management, CSPM, CNAPP, IDS/IPS, firewalls) and security principles.
* Expertise in cloud infrastructure/services (AWS, Azure).
* Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK), containerization, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash) and modern programming languages (C#, Java, C++, Go).
* Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR).
About us
Post Office is a trusted community staple, rooted in tradition yet evolving to meet the demands of a digital future. We seek authentic individuals who embrace challenges and drive change, guided by a genuine commitment to the people we serve. Join us in making Post Office truly Everybody's Business.
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