Principal Platform Security Engineer
Core
Set direction and lead platform security practices for cloud-first adoption and secure-by-design initiatives across multiple Innovation squads and Engineering Chapters.
Role type
Principal Platform Security Engineer (Strategy & Hands-on IC)
Builds
Cloud and on-premises platforms, secure infrastructure, and automation patterns for continuous improvement.
Domain
Insurance (London Market) + Cloud Security & Platform Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cloud security architecture, DevOps/Platform Engineering, Security-as-Code, Threat modelling, AppSec tooling, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Cloud native/microservices, Vulnerability management, Incident response, Stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Insurance/London Market ecosystem knowledge, Regulated environment compliance, Cross-cloud (Azure/GCP) integration, Agile methodologies
Technologies
Azure, GCP, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Terraform
Responsibilities
Coach and mentor chapter members; Design and automate security controls within SDLC; Lead application security practices; Apply Security-as-Code principles; Investigate security threats and manage incidents; Produce security reporting for senior leadership; Influence architectural decisions; Build and maintain secure Azure and GCP infrastructure; Oversee intra-day deployment mechanisms; Build monitoring and alerting systems.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
