Principal Security Engineer

Capco
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: CybersecuritySkills: ["Security-by-design","Secure development practices","Code review","Security auditing","Responsible AI judgment"]

Lead advanced security engineering initiatives across cloud and on-premise platforms, designing secure systems and processes. Embed security-by-design into the SDLC, integrate automated security tooling, and strengthen resilience against evolving cyber threats. Drive enterprise security controls through CI/CD security practices (SAST, SCA, DAST, container scanning), perform vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and audits, and develop security standards, patterns, and data protection strategies using responsible AI workflows where appropriate.

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Capco
Capco
21 hours ago

Principal Security Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead advanced security engineering initiatives across cloud and on-premise platforms, designing secure systems and processes. Embed security-by-design into the SDLC, integrate automated security tooling, and strengthen resilience against evolving cyber threats. Drive enterprise security controls through CI/CD security practices (SAST, SCA, DAST, container scanning), perform vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and audits, and develop security standards, patterns, and data protection strategies using responsible AI workflows where appropriate.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and implement enterprise-wide security controls and frameworks using approved AI and automation to improve security outcomes.
  • •Embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines and enable secure SDLC practices using SAST, SCA, DAST, and container scanning.
  • •Collaborate across teams to champion secure development practices and responsible use of AI-enabled security workflows.
  • •Lead vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and security audits across infrastructure and applications with human review, audit trails, and escalation pathways.
  • •Develop and evolve security standards, engineering patterns, and data protection strategies.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceLife InsuranceCritical IllnessPensionAnnual BonusMaternity LeaveAdoption LeavePaid LeaveHoliday FlexibilityLearning BudgetGym MembershipDentalTravel AllowanceBackup CareCycle To

Key Requirements

  • •Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Microsoft, or similar security ecosystems.
  • •Deep understanding of cloud security for AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms.
  • •Proven expertise in secure coding, endpoint protection, SIEM, and IAM.
  • •Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, and OWASP, plus responsible AI concepts, security guardrails, and human-in-the-loop controls.
  • •Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Go for security automation, including experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture solutions.
Experience:Digital financeDevSecOpsFinancial services
Skills:Security-by-designSecure development practicesCode reviewSecurity auditingResponsible AI judgment
Certifications:CISSPCSSLP
Tech Stack:Palo AltoMicrosoftAWSAzureGCPCI/CDSASTSCADASTContainer scanningSecure SDLCSIEMIAMSecure codingEndpoint protectionISO 27001NISTOWASPZero Trust ArchitecturePython

Company Brief

Capco
Global management and technology consultancy specializing in financial services. Capco advises banks, insurers, and capital markets firms on digital transformation, risk and compliance, technology implementation, and operational improvement, combining industry expertise with advisory and engineering capabilities.
Industry: Management Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1998
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