Software Security Technical Lead

OHO Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oho Group in Cambridge is seeking a Software Security Technical Lead to own security across its product portfolio, shaping architectures and embedding security from development through release.

You'll work with engineering teams on complex hardware and software, driving secure design decisions and implementing secure development practices across embedded Linux and connected devices.

Qualifications

• Experience securing software within physical products, connected devices or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of secure architecture, threat modelling, vulnerability management and secure development practices.
• Experience establishing security standards and working with engineering teams to implement them.
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux, Android or the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own security across the product portfolio and ensure security is embedded throughout the lifecycle.
• Influence technical architecture, engineering standards and security strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to shape secure architectures and design decisions.
• Provide hands-on engineering input alongside leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Software security

Security architecture

Threat modelling

Vulnerability management

Secure SDLC

Embedded Linux

Android

CRA familiarity

Job description

The Opportunity

An established technology business developing complex hardware and software products is looking for a Software Security Technical Lead to own security across its product portfolio. You'll work alongside engineering teams to shape secure architectures, influence design decisions and ensure security is embedded throughout the product lifecycle, from initial development through to release and ongoing maintenance.

• Ownership of software security across an established product portfolio.
• Influence over technical architecture, engineering standards and security strategy.
• The opportunity to work on complex, real-world technology alongside experienced engineering teams.
• A varied role combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering influence.

What you'll bring

• A strong background in software engineering, product security or software security.
• Experience securing software within physical products, connected devices or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of secure architecture, threat modelling, vulnerability management and secure development practices.
• Experience establishing security standards and working with engineering teams to implement them.
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux, Android or the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) would be beneficial.