We’re a multi-channel, multi-brand business serving millions of customers a day, with the UK’s largest loyalty scheme and an ever-evolving set of digital platforms. All of this equals over 1.2 billion transactions each year, presenting a volume, depth and complexity of data that few can match. We don’t think we’re exaggerating when we say we have the most exciting data set in the country. And from the insights gained, we build scalable, high-performance products using cutting-edge technology that give our customers an amazing shopping experience – like our award-winning Smartshop app. In an inclusive, agile environment, you’ll have the space to be curious, to experiment, and to solve real-world challenges. And you’ll get to see your creations in the hands of millions of people across the UK. As Engineering Manager for Information Security, you’ll use your engineering expertise to lead a multi-skilled engineering team, enabling the delivery of solutions to create value, drive efficiency and ensure our business is secure.
Responsibilities
- Recruit diverse teams who are exceptionally talented and fit the culture of the business
- Mentor and coach colleagues within your team using your expertise as a Security Engineer
- Help shape a world‑class Information Security engineering function by bringing your experience of cutting‑edge processes and technologies into the business
- Ensure your team possesses and develops the right skills by deeply understanding the requirements of the product you are building, enhancing and deploying
- Work with Product Managers to define the Product objectives and technical direction
- Collaborate with Engineers to deliver the technical milestones for each product inline with the Product strategy
- Work with vendors and strategic partners for all change‑related activities
- Act as technical authority for Gateway Security domains, including Web Security, Email Security, Secure Internet Access and PKI
- Encourage and facilitate communities of practice to ensure best practice is shared across the engineering teams
- Understand and embed Agile/lean delivery methodologies
- Manage and deliver against initiative‑level budgets in close partnership with Product
- Transition products into BAU support, ensuring SLA, DORA metrics and change, problem and incident management processes are in place within our engineering capabilities
- Manage people and product financial data for your team, meeting targets, providing timely and accurate reporting, and creating opportunities for value realisation in line with internal processes
Qualifications
- Engineer passionate about leading and coaching security engineers, building a culture that brings out the best in your teams
- Hands‑on experience with languages, tools and infrastructure needed for large‑scale security engineering
- Self‑driven, constantly striving to improve your team and focusing on continuous development
- Substantial experience leading engineering professionals in an Information Security environment or high‑tech company
- Demonstrable experience governing enterprise email security platforms, including anti‑phishing, malware detection and identity‑based protections
- Solid understanding of cryptographic concepts and their application in large‑scale enterprise environments
- Ability to engage confidently in security architecture discussions with peers across Risk, Architecture, Compliance and Engineering
- Record of developing and delivering large‑scale, distributed or complex platforms
- Advanced working knowledge of a coding language/framework such as JavaScript and React and a willingness to learn new languages
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliveries across different areas
- Attention to detail, able to foresee potential pitfalls before they arise
- Ability to manage Capex and Opex lines in the P&L
Benefits
- Colleague discount across Sainsbury’s, Argos and Habitat
- Holiday allowance with option to buy additional holiday days
- Bonus scheme
- Pension plan
- Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
- Employee Assistance Programme and private healthcare options
- Generous maternity, adoption and paternity leave
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