We have an exciting opportunity within our Enterprise Technology team for a Principal Information Security Engineer.
This is a hands‑on, engineering‑led role at the centre of the Team’s cyber security capability. You will own day‑to‑day security operations and the technology stack that underpins our cyber defence, working directly in the tooling and staying close to the detail.
While you will provide direction within a small team. The focus is on technical ownership, delivery and operational excellence, with leadership forming a smaller but important part of the role.
You will operate as part of a tight, high‑performing group of security engineers, leading through expertise and judgement and contributing directly to the protection and resilience of systems across both factory and trackside environments.
Please note, this role requires you to be onsite a minimum of 3 days a week at our Headquarters in Brackley.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day security operations, including monitoring, triage, investigation and incident response through to recovery
- Own and operate the security tooling stack, remaining hands‑on in configuration, tuning, integrations and continuous improvement
- Drive practical improvements that strengthen controls, reduce attack paths and improve signal over noise
- Act as a trusted partner to IT and the wider business, providing clear, pragmatic security advice and enabling risk‑informed decisions
- Translate developments in the threat landscape into tangible updates to controls and delivery priorities
- Work directly within a small, high‑performing security team, contributing to delivery rather than operating at a distance
- Provide direction and guidance, helping prioritise work and maintain high operational standards while remaining hands‑on
- Manage and optimise third‑party relationships (e.g. MSSPs, tooling vendors), ensuring performance and value
About You
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience running hands‑on security operations in a complex environment
- Strong understanding of attacker tactics, techniques and procedures, and how to defend against them
- Experience owning and working directly within a security tooling stack (configuration, tuning, integrations)
- Broad, fundamentals‑led understanding across identity, endpoint and email security (tool‑agnostic mindset)
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams and business stakeholders
- High attention to detail and strong operational discipline
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience with platforms such as CrowdStrike or similar ecosystems
- Experience building automation for enrichment and response (SOAR, scripting)
- Experience working with managed security providers or specialist partners
Candidate Profile
- A hands‑on security engineer first, who enjoys being in the tooling and close to the detail
- Comfortable providing direction within a small team while remaining directly involved in delivery
- Driven, tenacious and outcome‑focused, with a strong bias for completing work and closing the loop
- Pragmatic and adaptable, able to balance risk, pace and delivery without over‑engineering
- Calm under pressure, particularly during incidents or time‑critical scenarios
- Curious and proactive, with a strong grounding in security fundamentals rather than reliance on specific tools
- Motivated by ownership, impact and hands‑on contribution within a small team environment
Benefits
Our riverside factory is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on‑site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on‑site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, on‑site GP, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family‑friendly environment and employee well‑being programmes.
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