Senior Security Engineer - Incident Response

Prima; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor insurance provider in Greater London is seeking a Security Engineer focused on Incident Response. This fully remote role requires hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR solutions, and strong problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within the Security Team to enhance security operations. Join us to help shape the future of insurance while enjoying flexible working options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Wellbeing programs

Mental health support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Availability in on-call shifts to guarantee 24x7 security support.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GREM, or similar are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen EDR/XDR and DLP configurations.
• Define new automatic detections of security events in our SIEM.
• Automate security alerts triage and Incident Response playbooks.

Skills

Hands-on experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms

Hands-on experience with Crowdstrike or similar EDR/XDR solutions

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Rust)

Strong English communication skills

Experience working in an Agile environment

Tools

Cloudflare

Google Chronicle

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance? Prima could be the place for you.

Since 2015, we’ve been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we’ve quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, we’re trusted by over 4 million drivers. And now we’re expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.

To help fuel that growth, we need a Security Engineer focused on Incident Response to join our Security Team.

The Engineering Department is the beating heart of Prima. You’ll be joining over 300 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations and security: fueled by curiosity, experimentation and collaboration, you’ll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance.

What you'll do:

• Strengthen EDR/XDR and DLP configurations.
• Define new automatic detections of security events in our SIEM.
• Improve automatic enrichment and integration with SIEM/SOAR.
• Automate security alerts triage and Incident Response playbooks.
• Define runbooks to be used during Incident Response.
• Lead and execute Table Top eXercises (TTX) with different actors and teams.
• Lead by example during investigation and response of security alerts.
• Oversee the on-call shifts.
• Collaborate on all the activities of the Security Engineering team.

What we're looking for:

• Hands-on experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Crowdstrike or similar EDR/XDR solutions.
• Hands-on experience with MDM solutions.
• Hands-on experience in AWS and K8s (EKS) security.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Rust).
• Availability in on-call shifts to guarantee 24x7 security support.
• Strong English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with strong problem‑solving skills and accountability for deliverables.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Nice‑to‑have

• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GREM, GCIA, or similar are preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with Google Chronicle.
• Hands‑on experience with Web Application Firewall configuration (e.g., Cloudflare).
• Proficiency on using CI/CD systems and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Python Pulumi).
• Knowledge of Cloud Control Frameworks (e.g. CIS, CSA, NIST).
• Web and mobile application security knowledge.
• Experience in security research, bug bounty programs or CTFs.

Why you’ll love it here

Work Your Way:

Enjoy full flexibility – work from home, the office or a mix of both. Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.

This is a full remote position and we're considering candidates located in Italy, Spain or UK.

Grow with us:

We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. Get access to learning resources, mentorship and a growth plan tailored to you.

Thrive and perform:

Your best work begins when you feel your best. Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs and mental health support.

Think you’re a match? Apply now.

At Prima, we celebrate uniqueness. If you don’t meet every requirement but are passionate about this role, we still want to hear from you. Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives.

Prima is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Need accommodations during the process? Email us at [e-mail]. Let’s build the future of insurance, together.