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About the Role
Lead advanced security engineering initiatives that safeguard the future of digital finance. As a Principal Security Engineer at Capco, you’ll lead the design and implementation of secure systems and processes across cloud and on-premise platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering and client teams to embed security-by-design principles throughout the SDLC, integrate automated security tooling, and ensure resilience against evolving cyber threats. You’ll also use approved AI tools and AI-enabled workflows where appropriate to improve the speed, quality and effectiveness of security engineering, while maintaining human judgement, responsible AI guardrails and appropriate review and escalation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise-wide security controls and frameworks, using approved AI and automation where appropriate to improve security outcomes
- Embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, SCA, DAST, container scanning) and enable secure SDLC practices
- 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, maintaining appropriate human review, audit trails and escalation pathways
- Develop and evolve security standards, engineering patterns and data protection strategies
Requirements
- Strong 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 frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST and OWASP, alongside an understanding of responsible AI, security guardrails and human-in-the-loop controls
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell or Go for security automation and tool development, with experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture solutions
Skills
- Palo Alto
- Microsoft security ecosystems
- AWS security
- Azure security
- GCP security
- Secure coding
- Endpoint protection
- SIEM
- IAM
- ISO 27001
- NIST
- OWASP
- Responsible AI
- Security guardrails
- Human-in-the-loop controls
- Python
- Bash
- PowerShell
- Go
- Security automation
- Tool development
- Zero Trust Architecture
- CISSP
- CSSLP
- Cloud-specific credentials
- AI-enabled security tooling
- DevSecOps tools
- Financial services security
- Regulatory requirements
Location
- London (Hybrid)
Work Type
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Principal
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Competitive pension
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Critical illness cover
- Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders
- Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave
- Paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement
- Eight complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care
- Five weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days
- Minimum 40 hours of training annually through workshops, certifications, and e-learning
- Assigned a Business Coach from Day One
- Convenient online GP services
- Wellhub (Gympass)
- Travel insurance
- Tastecard
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle to Work
- Dental insurance
About the Company
- Capco is a global technology and management consultancy firm that partners with clients in the financial services and energy industries.
- We deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
- Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
- Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
- Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.
- Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.
Equal Opportunity
- We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know—we'll be happy to help.
- We value each person's unique perspective and contribution.
- At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength.
- Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration—a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.