Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Permanent role

Office /WFH

Are you a security-minded engineer with a passion for protecting systems and a love for pets? At Pets at Home – the UK’s leading pet care specialist – we’re looking for a Security Engineer to help safeguard our digital ecosystem as we continue to innovate and grow.

If you have at least 2 years of cybersecurity experience, a solid understanding of cloud environments, and a desire to make a real impact, not just on tech, but on the lives of pets and the people who love them, we’d love to hear from you.

This is more than just a security role, it’s a chance to:

· Contribute to the design and implementation of security controls, tools, monitoring, and incident response processes.

· Work with modern cloud technologies, especially Microsoft Azure, to secure scalable microservices and infrastructure.

· Help shape and implement security best practices, threat detection, and incident response strategies.

What you’ll be doing

· Designing and implementing security controls & tooling across our hybrid-based infrastructure, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.

· Monitoring and responding to threats using tools like SIEM and XDR, ensuring rapid detection and resolution of security incidents.

· Collaborating in an Agile environment with multiple teams to embed security best practices throughout the business.

· Conducting regular vulnerability assessments, supporting patch management, and improving our overall security posture.

· Creating and maintaining clear, concise documentation for security processes, configurations, and incident response procedures.

· Participating in the Information Security on-call rota.

What you’ll bring:

· 2+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, with a focus on cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure.

· A broad understanding of common infrastructure services and operating systems (Windows based, AD, DNS, DHCP, etc)

· Familiarity with SIEM and XDR tools for threat detection, monitoring, and incident response.

· A solid understanding of network security, identity and access management (IAM), and vulnerability management.

· A proactive mindset with a passion for staying ahead of emerging threats and evolving security practices.

· Strong communication skills – able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

· A collaborative, purpose-driven approach to work, with a genuine interest in protecting systems that support pets and the people who love them.

Desirable, but not essential:

· A recognised Cyber Security qualification (SEC+, CISSP etc)

· Knowledge of cloud-native security best practices, including container security, infrastructure as code (IaC) scanning, and secure configuration management.

· Exposure to threat modelling, penetration testing, or security automation tools.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!