Lead Edge Platform Security Engineer

GLORY

Basingstoke

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

OneBanx is seeking a Lead Edge Platform Security Engineer to own the kiosk network, secure pipelines and drive security across cloud infrastructure. You will work on OpenWrt/pfSense devices, build reusable GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and lead penetration testing and vulnerability management.

The role combines networking, DevOps enablement and security leadership, reporting to the CTO. Permanent, full-time, UK/Basingstoke location.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with OpenWrt and pfSense on real hardware.
  • Experience building secure GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Terraform modules.
  • Strong networking fundamentals and security best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Own edge networking for kiosks including device identity and secure connectivity.
  • Build reusable GitLab CI/CD templates and Terraform modules with security in mind.
  • Drive security improvements: penetration testing, patching cadence, and supplier security.

Skills

OpenWrt
pfSense
WireGuard / OpenVPN
GitLab CI/CD
Terraform
AWS
Linux / Shell / Python
Secrets & Certificate Mgmt
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Management
Supplier Security
Network Security

Education

BSc Computer Science, IT or software engineering related qualification (desirable)

Tools

Terraform
AWS
Linux
Python
OpenWrt
pfSense
WireGuard / OpenVPN

Job description

Lead Edge Platform Security Engineer

Application Deadline: 2 November 2026

Department: Product Mgmt - Product Promotion

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK/Basingstoke

Reporting To: CTO Onebanx

Description

OneBanx

OneBanx builds and runs a fintech platform that powers self-service banking kiosks. We are looking for an experienced engineer who combines DevSecOps (development, security and operations) skills with a real passion for networking and network devices. The role brings together three areas of equal importance.

THE ROLE

Edge networking: you will own and improve the network that connects our kiosks, built on OpenWrt and pfSense devices deployed in the field and managed remotely as a fleet. This calls for hands-on experience with network devices and a strong interest in how they behave in real-world conditions.

DevOps enablement: our engineers already run much of their own infrastructure, so this is not about owning everything; you will set best practice, build the reusable GitLab pipeline and Terraform templates the team relies on, and support them where they need specialist help.

Security: you will drive most of our security work, from annual penetration test to pushing hardware suppliers to a higher security standard.

Key Responsibilities
Edge Networking
  • Own the kiosk network end to end, from on-site devices through to the secure connection back to our platform
  • Maintain and improve OpenWrt and pfSense configurations, firmware and upgrade processes across a remote fleet
  • Act as the escalation point for connectivity issues and turn recurring problems into permanent fixes
  • Lead the evolution of how devices connect and authenticate, moving towards a modern model where each device proves its identity and requests only the access it needs
  • Keep site build standards and runbooks up to date so kiosks can be deployed and supported reliably
DevOps Enablement
  • Build and maintain reusable GitLab CI/CD (continuous integration and delivery) pipeline templates, with security scanning built in
  • Create Terraform best-practice templates and modules that the team can adopt for their own infrastructure
  • Coach engineers on infrastructure-as-code, secrets handling and secure pipeline design, rather than doing it for them
  • Support the team on infrastructure work outside their day-to-day expertise, and document it so it is repeatable
  • Look after our self-managed GitLab instance, including routine upgrades
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and write them up so the wider team understands the reasoning
Security
  • Drive our security improvement work, reporting to the CTO
  • Own the annual penetration test: scoping, managing the testing firm, triaging findings and tracking fixes to closure
  • Maintain a security improvement backlog across cloud infrastructure, developer tooling and the kiosk estate
  • Push our hardware and firmware suppliers to improve their security: assessments, patch commitments and contractual requirements
  • Set the patching and vulnerability management cadence for infrastructure and network devices
  • Own certificate, key and credential lifecycles, including rotation
  • Support audits and customer security due diligence with clear evidence and documentation
What you will work on

A flavour of the problems this role will tackle:

  • Edge Network: OpenWrt and pfSense devices deployed in the field and managed remotely as a fleet
  • Device Identity: Moving towards a model where devices enrol, authenticate and request access securely
  • Platform Templates: Shared GitLab CI/CD and Terraform templates that make the secure way the easy way for every team
  • Secure Pipelines: Security scanning and secrets handling built into how every team ships
  • Penetration Testing: Running the annual test and making sure findings are fixed, not just filed
  • Supplier Security: Working with hardware and firmware suppliers to raise their security standards
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education Level:

BSc Computer Science, IT or software engineering related qualification (desirable)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

We do not expect one person to be an expert in everything below; we do expect hands-on experience in each area, and real depth in at least one.

Core skills and technologies
  • OpenWrt
  • pfSense
  • WireGuard / OpenVPN
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Terraform
  • AWS
  • Linux / Shell / Python
  • Secrets & Certificate Mgmt
  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Supplier Security
  • Network Security
Essential - Networking & Devices
  • Hands-on experience with OpenWrt and pfSense (or OPNsense) on real hardware
  • VPN technologies such as WireGuard and OpenVPN: configuration, key management and troubleshooting
  • Strong TCP/IP fundamentals: subnetting, routing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and firewall design
  • Experience managing remote devices where a mistake can mean a site visit
Essential - DevOps
  • Writing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines, ideally including shared templates used across many projects
  • Terraform: modules, remote state, state locking and safe plan/apply workflows
  • Working knowledge of AWS, particularly networking and IAM (identity and access management)
  • Comfortable in Linux and with scripting in shell and/or Python; familiar with administering self-hosted tools such as GitLab
Essential - Security
  • Practical involvement in penetration testing: scoping, remediation planning and re-testing
  • Vulnerability management: reading advisories, scoring severity and prioritising patches
  • Secrets and certificate management in production environments
  • Confidence working with third parties to agree and track security improvements
Desirable skills

The following are not required but will distinguish exceptional candidates:

Device Fleet & IoT
  • Fleet management tooling for routers or other network devices
  • IoT (Internet of Things) device identity and enrolment: device certificates, zero-touch provisioning, mutual TLS
  • Cellular (4G/LTE) connectivity on Linux-based devices
Platform & Delivery
  • Container platforms and image security scanning
  • Policy-as-code or automated compliance checks in pipelines
  • Centralised logging and monitoring for both cloud and remote devices
Security & Compliance
  • Experience in fintech, payments or another regulated environment
  • Supplier security assessment and third-party risk management
  • Security certifications such as OSCP, CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (helpful, not essential)
Ideal candidate profile

Beyond technical credentials, we value engineers who embody the following:

  • Passion for networks and devices: you enjoy the hands-on side as much as the automation
  • Enabler, not gatekeeper: you raise the team's capability rather than becoming a bottleneck
  • Self-driven: you take the initiative on security and see improvements through without being chased
  • Ownership mentality: you see problems through to a permanent fix
  • Careful with change: you plan rollouts and rollbacks, whether for pipelines or for devices in the field
  • Firm but constructive with suppliers: comfortable pushing vendors to meet the standard we need
  • Clear communicator: able to explain risks and decisions to engineers and non-technical stakeholders alike
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