Founding Security Engineer — Secure-by-Design Platform

Wexler; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and significant equity

Budget for learning and professional growth

Bi-annual team retreats

Job summary

A leading legal AI company in Greater London is seeking a dedicated security professional to establish and manage its security program. The role demands a hands-on approach to security tooling, risk assessments, and embedding security practices in the development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have experience navigating enterprise security in AWS environments, with a strong focus on proactive risk management. This position offers a competitive salary, equity, and significant autonomy in a rapidly growing firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on security experience in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of security standards such as OWASP.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of existing security tooling.
• Embed secure-by-design practices into the development lifecycle.
• Monitor systems for irregular behavior.

Skills

Hands-on experience deploying and managing security tooling

Experience within AWS's security ecosystem

Solid foundations in networking, systems, and cloud infrastructure

Experience with compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 or SOC 2

Proactive risk reduction mindset

Automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Tools

Endpoint protection

MDM

Access controls

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

A leading legal AI company in Greater London is seeking a dedicated security professional to establish and manage its security program. The role demands a hands-on approach to security tooling, risk assessments, and embedding security practices in the development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have experience navigating enterprise security in AWS environments, with a strong focus on proactive risk management. This position offers a competitive salary, equity, and significant autonomy in a rapidly growing firm.