Overview

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

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)