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Security Engineer

Clearbank
London Office - HybridPosted 4 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full TimeClearBank Group Holdings

Grow with the challenge

At the time of inception, cloud-based systems and API fluency were new. But that didn't scare us. We waved goodbye to legacy systems and embraced modern technology – where our true innovation began and didn't stop. No hierarchy, no egos. Just a spirit of collaboration that flows right throughout our organisation – it’s woven into our DNA. We genuinely want to know about each other’s learnings and expertise, especially where it can help us achieve bigger things. At ClearBank, we make things happen. We solve problems together because we know that many heads are always better than one. Valuing different perspectives is what sets our culture apart. And being able to disagree and commit is key to our progress. Above all we’re a team because when we win together, it feels so much better than doing it alone.

What you can expect

ClearBank is a place where you can do things differently and challenge the status quo. We will give you a high level of autonomy and transparency, and we trust you to make the right decisions for the bank. If that excites you, how about joining our Security Engineering team as a Security Engineer, reporting to the team’s Engineering Manager. The team are responsible for reducing the likelihood and impact of cyber risks for ClearBank and drive adoption of security best practice. As a cross-cutting concern, we are involved with all major initiatives across the business. We also work closely with technology leadership to ensure security is woven into all processes. We are a remote-first team with members all over the UK. ClearBank is committed to harnessing cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, AKS, automation and scalable solutions, to secure a competitive edge in the marketplace. Our responsibility is to ensure these innovations are adopted securely, enabling the business to move forward safely. The security engineering team works with software development teams to improve application security and provides security oversight and support to many other areas of the business. We work alongside four other security teams who cover Identity Access Management, Security Operations, Governance and Compliance, and Data Privacy. Our team won the Best Implementation of DevSecOps at the Computing DevOps Excellence Awards 2024, and Most Effective DevSecOps Team of 2023).

Your role includes

  • Working alongside other security engineers to gain familiarity with the organisation’s processes and technologies.
  • The opportunity to build your skills in AI security, application security, and to keep up to date with the latest technology.
  • Collaborating with software development and platform teams to help them to deliver and maintain secure products using modern technologies. In the process you will build credibility and trust with them.
  • Championing security best practices and running security consultations / training sessions.
  • Trialling new technologies and pave the way for their adoption
  • Supporting existing security tooling and evaluating new tools as they become available.
  • Risk-based vulnerability management, taking a pragmatic approach to balancing security, customer, and business needs. Communicating these risks to the business.

What you’ll bring

  • To excel in this role, you’ll also need:
  • Experience in writing code and working in a cloud native environment. ClearBank primarily uses Azure, .NET, Terraform, and Kubernetes, so experience with these (or equivalent technologies) is beneficial.
  • Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning and self-development.
  • Great communication skills so that you can clearly articulate security risks and improvements to a variety of stakeholders around the business.
  • Good security knowledge and enthusiasm for software security.
  • Understanding of common software vulnerabilities and the ability to describe them to different audiences. Awareness of the wider security landscape.
  • Be a motivated team player who is delivery focused and can suggest solutions as to how things can be done better.

Nice to have

  • Experience in a fintech environment or similar upscale organisation.
  • Experience working with AI security and governance and leveraging the latest technology to stay ahead of the attackers.

Regretfully we are not able to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time.

What makes a great ClearBank team member? Does this sound like you?

  • You focus on solutions and positive outcomes, thinking radically and responsibly to find the best result for our customers, your colleagues and the bank.
  • You actively seek feedback from others to drive your growth and development, always assuming positive intent from others and develop strong, trusting relationships with your colleagues and customers; you really, genuinely care.
  • You always strive for the highest quality, but you know that done is better than perfect. You welcome a challenge knowing that you will learn as you go and iterate.
  • ‘I’ before ’we’, isn’t in your vocabulary

ClearBank is Where You Can belong

At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should – how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We’re committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they’re given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we’re most proud of:

  • 42% of our senior management roles are held by women
  • Our enhanced family leave policies
  • Launching our partnership with Code First Girls
  • Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group

Application

a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you’re moving forward to the next stage;

Screening

You’ll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we’ll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we’ll let you know that too);

First Interview

You’ll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we’ll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams.

Second Interview

This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team.

Final Stage

You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes.

Offer

Congratulations! Get ready to transform banking forever!

Our commitment to you as a candidate

We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you’ve been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time.   We’re unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully.   We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we’ll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon!

Equal Opportunities

ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank is also a firm believer that an inclusive culture fosters greater employee engagement and collaboration.  ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation.  As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments, to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate you. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with our Talent Acquisition team prior to your interview stage, if applicable.

The legal bit

By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.  Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow

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