OverviewRole Title:

Security EngineerStart Date:

ASAPEnd Date:

31st Mar 2026Location:

South of Manchester or Glasgow - 3 days on site per weekRate:

£600 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only

Role OverviewWe 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 and 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)

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