octoenergy - Octopus Energy Group - Lead Security Engineer
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Requirements
• Previous experience working in engineering teams focused one or more of the following areas • Application Security - including web application security concepts, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools • Cloud Security - including good AWS experience (or knowledge) and familiarity with various AWS security services (or familiarity with Azure and/or GCP with a willingness to learn AWS) and cloud security tooling (e.g. CSPM and CNAPP) • Experience in SaaS and/or End-User Device Security - including security posture management tooling and end-user device security tooling such as EDR and ZTNA • Ideally, you will have experience in one or more of the areas mentioned (or others), but we’re not expecting you to be an expert in all areas of security engineering! • ## What will help... • Security certifications (any of the famous abbreviations) • Certifications from cloud providers’ certification paths • Security qualifications (e.g. apprenticeships or degrees) • Strong skills in creating high-quality, comprehensive security documentation • Familiarity with AWS services and experience in managing cloud security services • Familiarity using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to manage security tooling and services • Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and security best practices • Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and automations • Experience using logging and monitoring tools (whether this was a SIEM system or not) to generate alerts and reports • Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Responsibilities
• Have ownership of a functional team within the Cyber Security Team, working closely with the Head of Cyber Security to define strategic objectives and team direction • Manage team priorities and ensures initiatives are completed within deadlines • Collaborate regularly and effectively with the rest of the Cyber Security and Information Security Teams to deliver outcomes • Lead delivery of major initiatives on clear timelines • Build a strong culture of open communication where teammates can ask questions without fear, promoting a positive and inclusive team environment. • Line-manage a team of Security Engineers in the same or similar timezone • Set performance expectations and goals for team members • Regularly review individual and team performance, offering actionable insights and constructive feedback to support and grow team members • Support team delivery for example through code reviews, technology research or architectural guidance • Provide support for production systems owned by your team • Support the implementation of security processes and requirements • Stay abreast of emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trends to continuously enhance the organisation's security strategy • ## What you'll have... • Proven experience in a leadership role within Security Engineering or closely related field • Strong background in Security Engineering with a deep understanding of security best practices and standards. • Excellent communication, with a focus on doing this asynchronously • Experience of mentoring and coaching a team to perform at a high-level of quality
Benefits
• 🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership • 🎁 Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits • We offer flexible hybrid working. Don't let location discourage you from applying if you can't make it to an office! • Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [email protected] and we’d love to help! • If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀 • Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
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