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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent
Lead advanced security engineering initiatives that safeguard the future of digital finance
The Role
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.
What You’ll Do
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
What We’re Looking For
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
Bonus Points For
Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP or cloud-specific credentials
Experience building or integrating AI-enabled security tooling, automation and responsible AI guardrails
Experience mentoring engineering teams and driving security awareness
Advanced knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices
Exposure to financial services security and regulatory requirements, with a passion for staying current with cyber trends and emerging threat landscapes
Why Join Capco
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.
Benefits
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
Inclusion at Capco
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.
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