Security Engineer

Security EngineerLevel:

Mid-LevelLocation:

One of our London, Basingstoke or Bristol offices, minimum of 2 days per weekTeam:

Security / EngineeringSalary:

£48,120 - £64,150About the Role:

Welcome to Hawk-Eye Innovations; I’m Jon, the Senior Security Engineer at Hawk-Eye and the hiring manager for this position.We are looking for a

Security Engineer

with a strong foundation in application and cloud security to help protect our organisation’s digital assets and support the secure development of our products and infrastructure. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed security best practices across the software development lifecycle.This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the security posture of a fast-moving technology environment while growing your expertise in modern cloud and application security.Key Responsibilities:

Conduct security reviews and audits of applications and cloud infrastructure

Implement security controls and testing into CI/CD pipelines

Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in applications and cloud environments

Collaborate with development teams to improve secure coding practices

Contribute to and maintain security documentation and processes

Support incident response activities and post-incident analysis

Automate security testing, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms

Provide clear and actionable security guidance to technical stakeholders

Design pragmatic security solutions aligned with business needs

Required Skills and Competencies:

Strong understanding of application and cloud security principles

Experience identifying and fixing security flaws in modern application architectures

Familiarity with secure software development practices and DevSecOps approaches

Ability to take ownership of projects and collaborate across disciplines

Skilled at communicating complex security concepts in clear, simple language

Experience working with or recommending security tools and technologies

Ability to build strong working relationships and influence non-security stakeholders

Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g. OWASP, NIST, CIS)

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on application and/or cloud security

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Cloud and/or security certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, GIAC) are a plus

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team where security is seen as a critical enabler, not a blocker. We’re growing fast, and you’ll have room to grow too, both technically and professionally.If you’re excited to drive real change, build secure systems from the ground up, and grow your cloud security career, we’d love to hear from you.Our Culture and Values

Our success is built on three guiding principles:We Are BraveWe confidently tackle seemingly impossible challenges with ambition, speed, and energy. We''re bold leaders who understand risk and embrace opportunity

We Are OwnersWe act like owners, taking accountability for both wins and setbacks. Excellence, self-reliance, and ethical decision-making are core to how we work, and we have fun doing it

We Are InclusiveWe’re one team: honest, respectful, and welcoming. We value diverse thinking and backgrounds and believe our creativity and innovation thrive when everyone has a voice

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we believe sport is for everyone, and so is our workplace. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment process or to perform in the role, please let us know and we’ll do everything we can to support ..... full job details .....