**Security Engineer
**Reporting Line:**Head of NBIT Cyber Security
Location: Remote
What to expect
Reporting to the Head of NBIT Cyber Security, the Security Engineer will be critical to the CISO team's long term ambitions of developing and delivering "best in class" Security protection, compliance and frameworks.
As a Security Engineer, you will work closely with developers, security teams, and IT operations to ensure the secure, reliable, and efficient delivery of our software products. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the security of our software products, ensuring that security is integrated throughout the development process, and proactively identifying and mitigating potential security risks.
What we can do for you
Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
- Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
- Access to Benenden Healthcare
- Generous pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Income protection after 12 months service
- Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
- Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.
What you'll need to succeed
As an experienced Security Engineer who will be vital in aiding us build Cyber Security from the ground up, you will:
- Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, practices, and tools.
- Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices.
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK)
- Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with a scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash).
- Experience with a modern programming language, e.g. C#, Java, C++, Go, Rust etc (We use Go + Typescript)
- Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
About us
Post Office is a community staple. We're trusted. We're relatable. We're reliable. We're steeped in tradition. But we're on a journey of transformation. We're focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we've always been proud of - and we need fresh talent to help make it possible.
We're looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have a genuine duty of care for the people we serve - a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We're looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody's Business.