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Principal Security Engineer
Hastings DirectPrincipal Security Engineer leading Azure security engineering and technical teams for Hastings Direct, a UK digital insurance provider. Driving secure cloud infrastructure, automation, compliance and DevSecOps delivery across the CIO function.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Security and Information Security with a focus on cloud security, team leadership, and agile methodologies. Proven ability to drive automation, implement security best practices, and foster collaboration across teams to achieve business objectives.
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Cyber Security ManagementCloud Security ImplementationAgile Methodology ProficiencyTeam Leadership and DevelopmentSecurity Best Practices
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Hard Skills
IT Security ExperienceCloud SecurityNetwork SecurityIdentity and Access ManagementEncryption PrinciplesSecure Coding PrinciplesAzure Security InfrastructureData Analytics for SecurityPerformance ManagementDevSecOps Methodologies
Soft Skills
Mentoring SkillsCoaching SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft AzureJiraOctaneAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Microsoft DefenderVulnerability Scanning ToolsSIEM PlatformsAzure DevOpsFirewallsLoad Balancers
Certifications & Qualifications
GDPR ComplianceISO 27001 ComplianceNIST Compliance
Industry Keywords
Agile EnvironmentPerformance ReviewsTechnical Team DevelopmentAutomationContinuous Improvement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsKubernetesMicroservices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Promote reuse to optimise workflow efficiency and reduce duplication
- Guide and coach teams on security engineering practices and process improvements
- Provide leadership and line management to Security Engineers, including performance management, coaching, mentoring and career development
- Build and maintain a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive team
- Reduce manual execution and drive automation
- Establish fast, reliable feedback loops for fail-fast delivery and continuous improvement
- Define and implement security best practices and controls
- Drive collaboration across Scrum Teams and the CIO community
- Lead adoption of practices supporting faster, secure and reliable delivery
- Manage team priorities, resource allocation and capacity planning
- Deliver security initiatives aligned with business objectives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven line management experience within a Cyber Security, Information Security or Technology function
- Extensive practical IT Security experience in an agile environment
- Transformational leadership experience influencing decisions and implementing processes
- Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills
- Track record of developing high-performing technical teams
- Experience conducting performance reviews, setting objectives and supporting technical professionals’ career progression
- Experience designing, implementing and securing cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure
- In-depth knowledge of cloud security, network security, identity and access management, encryption and secure coding principles
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyse complex security issues
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience designing, building and deploying scalable, secure and highly available Azure security infrastructures
- Proficiency leveraging data and advanced analytics for security decision-making
- Proficient knowledge of at least one agile methodology, such as Scrum, Kanban or SAFe
- Familiarity with backlog and test case management systems such as Jira or Octane
- Expert knowledge of cloud technologies
- Understanding of GDPR, ISO 27001 and NIST compliance requirements and security controls
- Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Defender security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools and SIEM platforms
- In-depth Microsoft ecosystem knowledge, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, Proxies, M365, EDR and KQL
- Expertise using Azure DevOps for collaborative development and security solutions in code
- Candidates requiring sponsorship cannot be progressed
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive salary based on experience
- Car allowance
- Annual pay reviews
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Annual 4Cs performance bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance cover at 4x salary
- Income protection
- Pension contribution match up to 10%
- Discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on Hastings products
- Fee-free independent mortgage advice
- Free access to financial wellbeing support
- Thrive mental health app
- 24/7 colleague assistance programme
- In-house mental health first aiders
- Support groups and dedicated wellbeing support
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell one contracted week of leave
- Health care cashback plans
- Dental plans
- Discounted health assessments
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech schemes
- Discounted and free onsite facilities
- Social events throughout the year
- Support, training and development
- Recognition and rewards