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About the role
At V7, we empower our customers with cutting-edge AI solutions to transform their operations. As a SeniorSecurity Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our systems, networks, and data while ensuring compliance with industry-leading security certifications such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining trust with our customers and securing their critical information assets.
This role sits within the Platform Engineering Team and requires a strong technical background, hands-on experience with security tools, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across teams. The role will involve platform engineering activities, contributing to the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable infrastructure. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced SaaS environment, this position is for you.
What you will do:
* Design and implement robust, forward-thinking security strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard our systems, networks, and data
* Lead regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify risks and deploy effective remediation measures
* Monitor systems, networks, and logs for any signs of security incidents or unauthorised access and respond promptly to mitigate risks
* Investigate security breaches, incidents, and other cybersecurity events, and develop incident response plans to ensure timely and effective resolution
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain security controls and configurations across various systems and platforms
* Oversight of compliance for regulatory compliance requirements, such as SOC2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR etc, and ensure our systems adhere to these standards
* Stay updated with the latest industry trends, emerging threats, and security technologies to proactively identify and address potential risks
* Conduct security awareness training sessions and create educational materials to enhance the overall security posture of the organisation
* Assist in the evaluation and selection of security solutions, tools, and vendors to support our security infrastructure
* Participate in the development and maintenance of disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Who you are:
* You hold a degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, a Master’s degree is a plus
* Proven work experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar role, demonstrating strong knowledge of the threat landscape relevant to SaaS products, preferably in a data-heavy environment
* Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, antivirus, encryption, and vulnerability assessment tools
* You own relevant certifications (Security+, IAT II/III level or similar)
* You excel in risk assessments, vulnerability management, and data-driven decision making
* Strong knowledge of incident response procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents.
* You have strong expertise in AWS and GCP, with experience in multi-region and hybrid cloud architectures, Azure is a plus.
* Excellent understanding of networking protocols, TCP/IP, and network security concepts.
* Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, Elixir) for automation and security tool integration
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
* You’re a proactive self-starter with a proven track record of taking ownership, driving initiatives, and delivering measurable results.
* Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage IT support across a remote working environment
Whats in it for you?
* Salary of between £105,000 and £125,000 depending on your skills and experience.
* Top 15% quartile equity options plan through an EMI scheme
* Private Healthcare & dental care via Bupa for our UK employees, or equivalent allowance outside of UK
* Pension contribution through Nest
* £800 Learning and Development budget
* Apple MacBook suitable for your role
* Monthly wellbeing and mental health budget via ThanksBen
* Personalised benefits platform via Thanks Ben
* Enhanced Parental Leave
* 30 days holiday, plus an additional year for every day of service with V7, plus Bank Holidays on top
* 4-day company-wide and 4 day departmental retreats in stunning locations
* Hybrid working with flexibility, role dependent
* Temporary work from anywhere for one month in the calendar year
* Paid tickets, accommodation, and travel to relevant conferences, nationally or internationally (NeurIPS, ICCV, CVPR, ...) to expand your network & knowledge during normal times
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
* Industries
Software Development and Technology, Information and Media
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