Security Engineer

Hawk Eye Innovations; London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the UK is seeking a Security Engineer to protect digital assets and support secure product development. You will manage security reviews, implement controls in CI/CD pipelines, and work across teams to enhance security practices. The ideal candidate has over 3 years in information security focusing on applications or cloud security, with AWS experience preferred. Competitive salary and supportive culture offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on application and/or cloud security.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Cloud and/or security certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, GIAC) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews and audits of applications and cloud infrastructure.
• Implement security controls and testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in applications and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve secure coding practices.
• Support incident response activities and post-incident analysis.
• Automate security testing, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms.

Job description

Security Engineer

Level: Mid-Level
Location: One of our London, Basingstoke or Bristol offices, minimum of 2 days per week
Team: Security / Engineering
Salary: £48,120 - £64,150

About the Role:

Welcome to Hawk-Eye Innovations; I'm Jon, the Senior Security Engineer at Hawk-Eye and the hiring manager for this position.

We are looking for a Security Engineer with a strong foundation in application and cloud security to help protect our organisation's digital assets and support the secure development of our products and infrastructure. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed security best practices across the software development lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the security posture of a fast-moving technology environment while growing your expertise in modern cloud and application security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct security reviews and audits of applications and cloud infrastructure
• Implement security controls and testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in applications and cloud environments
• Collaborate with development teams to improve secure coding practices
• Contribute to and maintain security documentation and processes
• Support incident response activities and post-incident analysis
• Automate security testing, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms
• Provide clear and actionable security guidance to technical stakeholders
• Design pragmatic security solutions aligned with business needs

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of application and cloud security principles
• Experience identifying and fixing security flaws in modern application architectures
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and DevSecOps approaches
• Ability to take ownership of projects and collaborate across disciplines
• Skilled at communicating complex security concepts in clear, simple language
• Experience working with or recommending security tools and technologies
• Ability to build strong working relationships and influence non-security stakeholders
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g. OWASP, NIST, CIS)
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on application and/or cloud security
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Cloud and/or security certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, GIAC) are a plus

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team where security is seen as a critical enabler, not a blocker. We're growing fast, and you'll have room to grow too, both technically and professionally.

If you're excited to drive real change, build secure systems from the ground up, and grow your cloud security career, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Culture & Values

Our success is built on three guiding principles:

1. We Are Brave
   We confidently tackle seemingly impossible challenges with ambition, speed, and energy. We're bold leaders who understand risk and embrace opportunity
2. We Are Owners
   We act like owners, taking accountability for both wins and setbacks. Excellence, self-reliance, and ethical decision-making are core to how we work, and we have fun doing it
3. We Are Inclusive
   We're one team: honest, respectful, and welcoming. We value diverse thinking and backgrounds and believe our creativity and innovation thrive when everyone has a voice

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we believe sport is for everyone, and so is our workplace. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment process or to perform in the role, please let us know and we'll do everything we can to support you.