Platform Senior Security Engineer London £105K - £125K

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About the role
At V7, we empower our customers with cutting-edge AI solutions to transform their operations. As a Senior Security Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our systems, networks, and data while ensuring compliance with industry-leading security certifications such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining trust with our customers and securing their critical information assets.
This role sits within the Platform Engineering Team and requires a strong technical background, hands-on experience with security tools, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across teams. The role will involveplatform engineering activities, contributing to the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable infrastructure. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced SaaS environment, this position is for you.

What you will do:
Design and implement robust, forward-thinking security strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard our systems, networks, and data

Lead regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify risks and deploy effective remediation measures

Monitor systems, networks, and logs for any signs of security incidents or unauthorised access and respond promptly to mitigate risks

Investigate security breaches, incidents, and other cybersecurity events, and develop incident response plans to ensure timely and effective resolution

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain security controls and configurations across various systems and platforms

Oversight of compliance for regulatory compliance requirements, such as SOC2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR etc, and ensure our systems adhere to these standards

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, emerging threats, and security technologies to proactively identify and address potential risks

Conduct security awareness training sessions and create educational materials to enhance the overall security posture of the organisation

Assist in the evaluation and selection of security solutions, tools, and vendors to support our security infrastructure

Participate in the development and maintenance of disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Who you are:
You hold a degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, a Master’s degree is a plus

Proven work experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar role, demonstrating strong knowledge of the threat landscape relevant to SaaS products, preferably in a data-heavy environment

Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, antivirus, encryption, and vulnerability assessment tools

You own relevant certifications (Security+, IAT II/III level or similar)

You excel in risk assessments, vulnerability management, and data-driven decision making

Strong knowledge of incident response procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents.

You have strong expertise in AWS and GCP, with experience in multi-region and hybrid cloud architectures, Azure is a plus.

Excellent understanding of networking protocols, TCP/IP, and network security concepts.

Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, Elixir) for automation and security tool integration

Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders

You’re a proactive self-starter with a proven track record of taking ownership, driving initiatives, and delivering measurable results.

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage IT support across a remote working environment

What's in it for you?
Salary of between £105,000 and £125,000 depending on your skills and experience.

Top 15% quartile equity options plan through an EMI scheme

Private Healthcare & dental care via Bupa for our UK employees, or equivalent allowance outside of UK

Pension contribution through Nest

£800 Learning and Development budget

Apple MacBook suitable for your role

Monthly wellbeing and mental health budget via ThanksBen

Personalised benefits platform via Thanks Ben

Enhanced Parental Leave

30 days holiday, plus an additional year for every day of service with V7, plus Bank Holidays on top

4-day company-wide and 4 day departmental retreats in stunning locations

Hybrid working with flexibility, role dependent

Temporary work from anywhere for one month in the calendar year

Paid tickets, accommodation, and travel to relevant conferences, nationally or internationally (NeurIPS, ICCV, CVPR, ...) to expand your network & knowledge during normal times

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