Senior Security Engineer

Deliveroo1 weeks ago

Location

London - The River Building HQ

Type

Full Time

Salary

GBP 120,000 – 180,000

Level

Senior

Role

Security Engineer

Posted

May 5, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Deliveroo is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of robust corporate security controls across global operations. The ideal candidate will drive security architecture, implement zero-trust principles, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the organization's security posture while maintaining operational efficiency.

What you'll do

Security Architecture: Design and deploy advanced corporate security controls including phishing-resistant MFA, Just-In-Time access, and zero-trust architectures

Tool Management: Serve as technical owner for corporate security systems, managing deployments, configurations, and API integrations

Technical Strategy: Lead technical strategy for endpoint device trust, data loss prevention, and SaaS application security

Security Automation: Develop scripts and tools to automate security workflows, incident response, and compliance audit evidence collection

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Integrate security tools into workflows and guide teams in adopting secure baseline practices

Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers and help improve the team's engineering standards

What we look for

Technical

Cloud PlatformsPractical experience with AWS and GCP

AuthenticationImplementation of modern authentication standards

Endpoint SecuritySecuring macOS, Windows, and Linux endpoints

Education

DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

Experience

Professional Experience5+ years in Security Engineering, Corporate Security, Detection & Response

LeadershipDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives

Skills

Required skills

Identity and Access ManagementExpertise in IAM platforms like Okta and Google Workspace

Cloud SecurityHands-on experience with AWS and GCP security

Endpoint SecurityExperience with MDM, EDR, and XDR tooling for macOS, Windows, and Linux

Authentication StandardsPractical knowledge of FIDO2, WebAuthn, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect

Infrastructure as CodeProficiency in Terraform for infrastructure management

Security FrameworksFamiliarity with CIS Critical Security Controls and NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Nice to have

Zero TrustExperience with SASE or Zero Trust Network Access platforms

ContainerizationHands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker environments

ComplianceKnowledge of ISO 27001 or SOC 2 audit processes

Advanced SecurityExperience in SOAR playbook development and advanced detection engineering

Compensation & benefits

Salary

GBP 120,000 – 180,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Healthcare

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Well-being

Support for employee wellness programs

Parental Leave

Generous parental leave policy

Pension

Competitive pension contributions

Annual Leave

Generous annual leave allowance with additional time for charitable causes

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
2
Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion focusing on security engineering experience and problem-solving skills
3
Security Architecture Challenge — Technical assessment or case study demonstrating security design and implementation capabilities
4
Leadership and Collaboration Interview — Meeting with security team leadership to assess cross-functional collaboration and mentorship potential
5
Final Interview — Comprehensive interview with senior leadership to evaluate overall fit and strategic thinking