Principal Security Engineer

At UBDS Group, with our portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, we are dedicated to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit by investing in innovators who harness technology to drive meaningful change.

As part of our continued growth, we now hiring a Principal Security Engineer  to help us continue to develop design & deliver market leading Cyber Security solutions.

Responsibilities 

• The role will focus on the delivery of security consulting engagements, from reviewing, improving and further securing cloud architecture, to the design & implementation of managed security offerings.
• rovides Cloud Security Governance and Optimization services to technical teams. Provides advice on security best practices, and guides the development and infrastructure teams in developing, adopting, and enforcing security and access policies appropriate to the security needs of the business
• Provide security guidance and drive infrastructure decisions in collaboration with other technical and management teams, ensuring Security principles are being upheld.
• Advanced knowledge of layer 7 firewall technologies and capabilities (e.g., Application awareness, user identities, advanced threat detection, etc.)
• Provides vulnerability assessment of cloud assets, delivers remediation recommendations, and provides knowledgeable assistance in resolving identified vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement security measures, policies, and procedures to protect systems and networks against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents.
• Monitor and analyse security logs and events, and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that security requirements are incorporated into system and network design, development, and implementation processes.
• Conduct regular security assessments on controls and policies to iterate and improve the security posture.
• Educates internal and external users of security technologies to continually improve the knowledge and skill-base of the organization on how best to operate and support the technology and security services.
• Participates in the evaluation and selection of security service products.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in system security engineering, network security, endpoint/infrastructure security
• Up-to-date understanding of, and ensuring compliance to, security standards and regulations including GDS Technology Code of Practice, NCSC Cyber Principles, ISO27001, SoC, NIST, PCI, and GDPR.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies, SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, NDR, network forensics, antivirus, and vulnerability scanning tools. (preferably Crowdstrike Falcon, Wiz, Datadog)
• Up-to-date understanding of testing the security of software and infrastructure using appropriate security tools including automated cloud-based tooling
• Up-to-date understanding of network security (e.g. OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (e.g. OWASP) and cryptographic controls (e.g. PKI, TLS)
• Evidence of self-development
• Experience with cloud solutions such as Azure and AWS preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High energy level and the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Hands-on experience with cyber security tools and solutions (ideally SOAR platforms)
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework (or equivalent) and emerging threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Strong KQL skills
• Logic Apps or Power Automate
• Defender for Endpoint / Cloud / XDR / Identity
• Azure Security Centre
• Microsoft Security certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300 and AZ-500 would be desirable

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

 Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

 UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

 Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover
• Hybrid Working – UBDS Group offers a flexible working environment to help enable you to operate at your maximum regardless of your location. With offices in London & Manchester we offer a culture that is focussed on outcomes and giving you a work life balance but at that same time creating and driving a culture of inclusivity and togetherness

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

With a portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, UBDS Group Companies proudly offer comprehensive, end-to-end digital solutions tailored for both the public and private sectors. By harnessing the strengths of leading technology partners, we deliver innovative strategies, services and solutions that address complex challenges and drive significant value. Our services cover digital consulting, cloud platforms, data and ai, cybersecurity, managed services and delivery management.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.