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)