Principal SecOps Engineer

Principal SecOps Engineer - Hybrid - Nottinghamshire - Up to £75000 + Bonus

We're seeking an experienced Principal SecOps Engineer to take a leading role in strengthening our clients' security operations. This is a hands-on, strategic position within the Technical Operations team, where you'll set the direction for security practices, guide incident response, and support the growth of the wider team.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead on security incidents, managing investigations through to resolution

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across infrastructure and applications

• Drive the creation and execution of incident response plans, ensuring continuous improvements

• Integrate security practices seamlessly into the DevOps pipeline

• Manage and optimise monitoring tools to provide real-time threat visibility

• Carry out regular threat and vulnerability assessments, applying effective remediation strategies

• Coach and mentor colleagues, keeping the team ahead of evolving risks and technologies

What you bring:

• Significant experience in security operations across both cloud and on-premise environments

• In-depth understanding of security monitoring solutions, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)

• Proficiency with automation and scripting to streamline security processes

• Background in Infrastructure as Code (ideally Terraform), audit/compliance activities, and securing CI/CD pipelines

• Strong communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional wellbeing and community days, plus your birthday off

• Healthcare cash plan, company pension, life assurance, and recognition schemes

• Flexible hybrid working model, with ongoing training and career development

• A vibrant culture with regular team socials and events