
Security Engineer
- Glasgow
- £600 per day
- Contract
- Full-time
- Design and implement security controls across containerised environments using Kubernetes and OpenShift
- Ensure secure configuration and access management within GitLab version control and CI/CD pipelines
- Integrate and secure telemetry tools including Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog
- Conduct threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for the telemetry pipeline
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to embed security into infrastructure-as-code and deployment workflows
- Monitor and respond to security events and alerts from observability platforms
- Maintain documentation of security architecture, policies, and incident response procedures
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift in secure production environments
- Proficiency in GitLab and secure CI/CD pipeline practices
- Familiarity with telemetry and logging tools: Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog
- Deep understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security principles
- Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Twistlock, Trivy) and vulnerability scanners
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), or equivalent
- Experience in building MVPs or working in startup-like environments
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)