Senior Security Engineer

Myn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Myn is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in Greater London to enhance client security postures. You will design and implement robust security controls across cloud infrastructures and applications.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cloud security, programming in Python or Go, and knowledge of CI/CD security practices. This role offers unique opportunities to mentor junior members and contribute to security governance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud security across major platforms.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages for security automation.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD security, DevSecOps, and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive security-by-design principles to ensure system resilience.
• Integrate automated checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for best practices.

Skills

Cloud security in AWS, GCP, or Azure

Programming/scripting in Python or Go

CI/CD security and DevSecOps practices

Container security with Kubernetes and Docker

Threat modelling and vulnerability assessments

Managing security tooling (SIEM, EDR)

Familiarity with security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2)

Excellent communication skills

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently partnering with multiple clients, ranging from innovative technology firms to established enterprise organisations, who are looking to strengthen their security posture. These roles offer a unique opportunity for a Senior Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls across complex cloud, infrastructure, and application environments.

Senior Security Engineer

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will drive security-by-design principles, conducting thorough threat modelling and architectural reviews to ensure systems remain resilient against evolving threats. You will take a proactive approach to security, integrating automated checks into CI/CD pipelines and developing tooling to streamline vulnerability management and incident response processes. Beyond technical implementation, you will act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams to embed best practices, contribute to security governance frameworks, and mentor junior team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in cloud security across major platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python or Go for security automation.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD security, DevSecOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Hands‑on experience with container security, including Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proven ability to perform threat modelling, architectural security reviews, and vulnerability assessments.
• Experience managing security tooling, including SIEM, EDR, and static/dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST).
• Familiarity with industry security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.

Apply Now

If you are a proactive security professional looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. As we work with multiple clients, we have several similar opportunities available, so please submit your CV today to discuss which role best aligns with your career aspirations.