Principal Security Engineer

RedCloud; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual leave

Pension matched

Healthcare cashplan

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Discount platform

Stock options

Job summary

RedCloud is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to shape security strategy across enterprise IT and our software products. You will lead a skilled security and compliance team, driving robust controls and secure design across the organization.

You will partner with product and IT teams to embed secure development practices, manage risk, and ensure compliance with ISO27001, SOC2 and SOX while enabling business growth. London-based with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security for enterprise IT and product teams in multinational settings.
• Hands-on with ISO27001, SOC2 and SOX frameworks.
• Ability to align security strategy with business goals and risk posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the security and compliance team across Enterprise IT and product security.
• Develop and maintain a security strategy covering enterprise and product environments.
• Integrate secure development practices into SDLC with product teams.
• Ensure ISO27001, SOC2 and SOX compliance across systems and processes.
• Identify security risks and drive mitigations while enabling growth.
• Conduct threat modeling, assessments and audits; report actionable insights.
• Promote security awareness through training and advocacy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align security initiatives with business goals.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Team leadership

Project management

ISO27001

SOC2

SOX

Cloud security

Secure coding

Security governance

Job description

About RedCloud

The global supply chain is broken-creating a $2 trillion inventory gap where essential consumer goods fail to reach the people who need them. Brands miss sales, distributors mismanage stock, and retailers face empty shelves. The result? Higher prices, slower growth, and lost opportunity across the board.

RedCloud is fixing this. Our RedAI digital trading platform, bulk and retail trading exchanges connect key parts of the supply chain-enabling bulk inventory exchange, streamlined digital payments, and generating vast quantities of aggregated market data. By applying AI and machine learning techniques, we deliver predictive market insight and trading recommendations straight back to the trading environment-facilitating smarter everyday business decisions for our customers, from factory to warehouse to store.

Headquartered in London, RedCloud became a publicly listed company on Nasdaq (RCT) in March 2025. With a diverse team spanning many nationalities and operations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. We're building a more connected and efficient global trade network. Our AI labs are busy exploring the next generation of smart AI agents and deeper FMCG market intelligence for the benefit of our customers across a growing operational footprint.

The Role

As the Principal Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security strategy for both enterprise IT systems and our software products. Reporting to the AVP of Enterprise IT and Security, you will lead a talented team of security and compliance professionals. Together, you will ensure robust security practices are embedded across our organization while supporting innovation and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about building scalable security solutions for both enterprise and product environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the security and compliance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive security strategy that covers both enterprise systems and product development.
• Partner with product teams to integrate secure development practices into the software engineering lifecycle.
• Work closely with IT and security teams to ensure compliance with ISO27001, SOC2, and SOX standards.
• Collaborate across the organization to identify and mitigate security risks while enabling business growth.
• Stay informed about the latest security trends and technologies, bringing innovative ideas to the table.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Promote awareness of security best practices across the company through training and advocacy.
• Developing and leading the organization's Security strategy.
• Overseeing security architecture and design for complex systems.
• Mentoring and guiding junior security engineers and teams.
• Engaging with stakeholders to align security initiatives with business goals.
• Conducting advanced threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Evaluating and recommending security technologies and solutions.

What We're Looking For

• A strong background in both enterprise security and product security, with experience in multinational organizations.
• Hands-on experience with security frameworks such as ISO27001, SOC2, and SOX.
• A thoughtful leader who values collaboration, diversity, and building inclusive teams.
• Someone who can bridge the gap between technical expertise and business priorities, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A problem-solver who is passionate about creating secure and scalable solutions for complex challenges.
• Advanced knowledge of security architecture and design principles.
• Expertise in threat intelligence and Incident response.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to influence organizational change.

What You'll Bring

• Practical experience in securing cloud environments, enterprise IT systems, and security products.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and familiarity with modern software development methodologies.
• An ability to design and implement security policies, processes, and controls that align with business needs.
• A track record of leading teams and inspiring confidence through expertise and empathy.
• A growth mindset and a willingness to mentor and develop the next generation of security professionals.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique experiences and perspectives might be just what we're looking for.

Benefits

Working with a pioneering provider of eCommerce solutions you will have the opportunity to join an international company who are growing massively, we encourage ambition and creativity.

Plus, you will get:

• 25 Days Annual leave, increasing to 26 days after 12 months in the business
• Enhanced Company Pension (Matched up to 5% & Salary Sacrifice)
• Healthcare Cashplan with Medicash
• Private Healthcare with Aviva
• Life Insurance with AIG
• Happl, our benefit platform which provides access to pre-negotiated discounts on a wide variety of services including entertainment, food, and fitness.
• Stock / Equity

Check out the links below to see what our CEO Justin Floyd has to say about our plans for growth for the year ahead, and to see our latest video on the mission we're on!

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Department Technology (Product, Engineering, Design) Locations London, Istanbul Remote status Hybrid