Security Engineer

Our Cyber Security team is growing, and we are looking for new talent to join us on our journey!

As a Security Engineer, you'll drive high-quality security baselines, ensure robust data for detection engineering, and enhance incident response. You'll manage logging, monitoring, vulnerability tools, and forensic analysis while strengthening Yolo Group's security posture.

Your day-to-day

• Implement and maintain security logging and monitoring controls to ensure continuous threat detection;
• Develop and maintain tools essential for security incident response;
• Enhance and improve incident detection and response capabilities to strengthen security resilience;
• Act as a 2nd line incident responder, assisting with forensic collection and analysis;
• Set up and manage vulnerability management tools to identify and mitigate security risks;
• Create templated security solutions to support teams across Yolo Group in improving their security posture;
• Engage in incident response actions as a 2nd line engineer, ensuring swift and effective resolutions.

Your background and mindset

• At least 3 years of experience as a Security Engineer or similar role;
• Proactive and self-driven, able to set priorities, manage tasks independently, and deliver on commitments;
• Proficient in coding with Python and Go, with the ability to write patches in other languages;
• Experienced in infrastructure management using Git in AWS/Azure, leveraging Terraform and Ansible;
• Skilled in containerization and cloud environments, including Kubernetes (K8s), ECS, and EC2, with expertise in baking images and templating solutions;
• Strong background in cybersecurity incident response, with deep knowledge of best practices and processes;
• Hands-on experience with logging pipelines and monitoring solutions;
• Clear understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their role in automation and deployment;
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English;
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits for you

• Learning & Growth. Personal L&D budget, internal and external training, company-wide knowledge-sharing sessions, smooth onboarding experience through Yolo Takeoff, and plenty of career development opportunities.
• Slice of Yolo. A unique chance to invest in Yolo Group's venture fund, support the startups shaping our ecosystem, and grow alongside the businesses you believe in.
• Wellbeing. Monthly sports allowance, paid wellness days, private health insurance, and mental health support - a balanced work-life approach to support both physical and mental wellbeing.
• Milestones & Moments. Extra paid time off for your birthday, work anniversaries, marriage, child's first school day, and other personal and professional milestones.
• Workplace Experience. Modern offices, top-notch equipment, and all the coffee, snacks, and drinks you need to stay fueled and perform at your best, whether you're remote or in-office.
• Legendary Events. Annual Yolo Gala, summer parties, quarterly Meet & Mingle and regular team events - a mix of formal gatherings and spontaneous celebrations to keep the team spirit high.

Department: IT

Locations: London, UK; Tallinn, Estonia; Tas-Sliema, Malta

Remote status: Hybrid

Employment type: Full-time