Security Automation Software Engineer

Barlowe LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided & barista bar

35 days annual leave

Company pension contributions

Job summary

G-Research, headquartered in London, seeks a Security Automation Engineer to join the SAE team. You will design and implement automated detection and response across HPC, Azure, AWS, and on-premises environments.

You’ll develop secure, scalable automation systems with strong Python, and contribute to architecture reviews and operational improvements. You will work with CSIRT and security teams leveraging Azure Defender XDR, AWS Security Hub, and Elastic Security, in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Strong Python development skills with secure software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain automated detection and response systems across hybrid environments.
• Develop high-quality, well-tested code in Python.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Collaborate with CSIRT and security teams to integrate data and automation.

Skills

Python development

Secure engineering

Cloud platforms

DevOps

SIEM/XDR/SOAR

Agile teamwork

Tools

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity. From our London HQ, we unite world‑class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world‑class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas. Security is foundational to this mission and must be delivered in a way that supports how our engineering teams build and operate complex systems at scale. Take the next step in your career.

The role We’re looking for a Security Automation Engineer to join our Security Automation Engineering (SAE) team in London. The team designs and implements automated detection and response capabilities that protect G-Research’s diverse and complex estate, spanning high-performance compute (HPC) environments, Azure and Windows corporate infrastructure, and public cloud platforms such as AWS. As part of SAE, you’ll play a hands‑on role building secure, scalable, and reliable automation systems that enable Security to respond faster, reduce manual effort, and improve our overall cyber resilience. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and security specialists to deliver production‑quality systems, contributing to the design, development, and continuous improvement of SAE’s platform and tooling ecosystem. SAE is a high‑performing team of security professionals turned engineers. As part of this team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute directly to G-Research’s defensive capabilities — developing tools and automation that help detect, respond to, and contain cyber threats at scale. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering and cyber security, helping to solve meaningful security challenges at scale in one of the world’s most advanced computing environments.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Design, build and maintain automated detection and response systems across G-Research’s hybrid environments (HPC, Azure, AWS).
• Develop high‑quality, well‑tested code primarily in Python, following secure engineering best practices.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Collaborate with CSIRT and other security teams to integrate data and automation from tools such as Azure Defender XDR, AWS Security Hub, and Elastic Security.
• Participate in code reviews, contributing to a culture of quality, maintainability and security.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and design reviews, providing feedback and practical input on implementation approaches.
• Monitor system performance and reliability, identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
• Work with stakeholders to understand automation requirements and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
• Continuously improve development processes, documentation and engineering standards within the team.

Who are we looking for?

• Strong Python development skills with an understanding of secure software engineering and automation in complex environments.
• Practical experience building and maintaining production systems in at least one major public cloud provider (AWS or Azure).
• Familiarity with DevOps and infrastructure automation tooling (e.g. Jenkins, ArgoCD, Terraform, Ansible).
• Exposure to security operations tooling such as SIEM/XDR/SOAR platforms (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic Security, AWS Security Hub).
• Experience working in agile delivery teams and collaborating with diverse technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for building clean, maintainable, and scalable systems.
• A growth mindset and desire to continuously improve systems, processes, and personal skills.

Why join us?

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
• Lunch provided via Just Eat for Business and dedicated barista bar
• 35 days’ annual leave
• 9% company pension contributions
• Informal dress code and excellent work‑life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment.

We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section.

At G-Research, we are passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and the future. We offer a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world‑beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in our collaborative working environment.