Advanced Security Engineer

Pearson VUE

. Own improvement in business unit security outcomes and achieve agreed security objectives, targets and metrics .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cyber security, focusing on improving security performance and reducing risks through data analysis and engineering principles. Capable of collaborating with technology teams to implement practical security solutions and enhance security awareness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cyber Security ControlsVulnerability/Patch ManagementData-Driven Problem SolvingStakeholder ManagementSecurity Standards Translation

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Hard Skills

Cyber SecurityRisk ManagementSecurity AnalysisSecurity AutomationConfiguration HardeningIAM/PAMCloud SecurityEngineering PrinciplesOperational ImprovementTechnical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsStakeholder InfluenceConstructive ChallengeAdaptabilityCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Security Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Security PerformanceGovernance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)Security ArchitectureRegulated EnvironmentsSecure-by-Design Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own improvement in business unit security outcomes and achieve agreed security objectives, targets and metrics
Establish the business unit's security performance, key exposures and greatest risks
Use security data, trends and analysis to identify priorities and opportunities for improvement
Develop and execute plans to improve security performance and reduce measurable risk
Track progress against objectives and drive sustainable improvements
Work directly with technology teams on vulnerability and patch management, EOL/EOS technology, privileged access management, security controls, configuration hardening, remediation backlogs and recurring findings
Apply engineering principles to solve security problems at scale and automate repetitive security activities and controls
Work with engineering and technology teams to design practical, measurable and sustainable solutions
Act as the business unit's security subject matter expert within technology teams
Participate in technology planning, architecture and delivery activities and identify security requirements early
Help teams apply security policies, standards and control requirements
Establish reliable views of security performance and translate security data into actionable priorities
Provide transparent reporting to the Designated Risk Owner and governance forums
Identify risks requiring escalation, remediation investment or formal risk acceptance
Work with GRC and Security Architecture on controls, evidence, governance, assurance and complex security decisions
Develop security awareness and capability within technology teams
Coach engineers and technology leaders and promote secure-by-design engineering practices
Share successful engineering approaches and lessons learned across the wider Security community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in technology, engineering, cyber security or a closely related discipline
Strong understanding of practical cyber security controls and technology risk
Demonstrable experience working directly with technology and engineering teams
Ability to understand security standards and translate them into practical technical outcomes
Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills
Experience improving measurable operational or technology outcomes
Ability to understand complex technical environments and identify root causes of security problems
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to challenge constructively and escalate when required
Comfortable working with ambiguity and determining practical solutions rather than simply identifying problems
Engineering, software development, infrastructure or architecture background
Experience with vulnerability/patch management, IAM/PAM, cloud security or security operations
Experience automating security processes or controls
Experience working within regulated or highly controlled environments
Relevant professional security qualifications or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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