Security Engineer - AI

Atom Bank; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile-first bank in the UK seeks a Security Operations professional to protect customer data and ensure regulatory compliance. This role involves designing secure cloud architectures and integrating security into development processes. Candidates should have expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with relevant security certifications. Flexible working and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

4-day work week

Discretionary Cash Bonus

'All About Me' fund (£200 for personal development)

22.5 days annual leave plus public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure cloud architectures.
• Implement monitoring tools for security threats.
• Identify vulnerabilities through assessments.
• Develop automated workflows for incident detection.
• Align security measures with financial regulations.
• Support AI team with infrastructure security.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on security integration.

Skills

Deep expertise in securing cloud platforms

Proven experience with tools like SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS

Strong understanding of encryption protocols

Hands-on experience with container security tools

Advanced scripting and automation skills

Navigating compliance frameworks

Familiarity with financial industry security standards

Relevant Security certifications

Public-cloud certifications

Job description

The bank that’s leading the fintech charge!

We’re not like the rest. We’re true innovators, and we’re redefining what a bank should be. Ours is a bank for today and the future, a mobile‑first bank. Forget the stuffy branches, with Atom you can bank whenever, wherever, faster, and simpler.

Could you be the next innovator to join us?

What will your ‘typical’ day look like? Different that’s for sure…:

Technology is at the heart of the business, and we have a world‑leading Technology stack that enables us to offer the most efficient, user‑friendly app‑based bank. The Technology team has end to end responsibility for all aspects of our Technology, from architecting the future, engineering solutions, and design, implementation of security requirements across internal projects and security operations.

Atom is a digital Bank, which brings with it a set of risks from a security perspective. The role holder is a key member of the Security Operations team to protect, detect, respond, and recover to Atom’s customers, brand, people, and reputation. And be an advocate of best‑in‑class security practice influencing at all levels, provide practical advice and guidance and remain approachable to all of Atom’s people.

The role holder is a key member of the Security team, responsible for protecting Atom and its customers, staying ahead of evolving threats, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A critical thinker, collaborative, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment to make a tangible impact. The role holder will spend a significant amount of time with the Atom AI and Automation team to develop and deploy solutions that enable Atom to deliver faster and better value banking to customers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, implement, and manage secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) whilst developing and enforcing security standards and best practices for cloud infrastructure.
• Implement advanced monitoring tools to detect, analyse, and respond to security threats in real‑time.
• Proactively identify vulnerabilities and risks through regular assessments and penetration testing and lead incident response efforts for cloud‑related security breaches, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
• Develop automated workflows for vulnerability management, incident detection, and response.
• Align security measures with financial regulations such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
• Support Atom’s AI team with AI and Automation specific infrastructure security needs.
• Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline, and work cross‑functionally with other teams to ensure shared understanding of security goals.

What do we need from you?

• Deep expertise in securing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a focus on financial services
• Proven experience with tools like SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, and cloud‑native security solutions
• Strong understanding of encryption protocols, key management systems, and IAM best practices
• Hands‑on experience with container security tools for Kubernetes and Docker environments.
• Advanced scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and implement compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with financial industry‑specific security and privacy standards.
• Relevant Security certifications (e. g. CISSP, SSCP, CCSM, CISM, etc.)
• Relevant public‑cloud certifications (e. g. GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer. Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or AWS Certified Security Specialty)

What you’ll get from us:

• Flexible hybrid working
• 4‑day work week
• Discretionary Cash Bonus – Individual and Company Performance based.
• ‘All About Me’ fund: £200 per year to spend on personal development
• 22.5 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan & Life Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

PLEASE NOTE: You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role as Atom is unable to support Visa Applications/Sponsorship

Atom is an equal opportunities employer. We value you as an individual and therefore disregard race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, age, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership and disability in any hiring decisions we make. Atom will always adhere to the Equality Act 2010.

All roles within Atom must adhere to the Conduct Rules as set out by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

As part of Atom bank’s commitment to the FCA’s Consumer Duty, Atom will take all reasonable steps to avoid causing foreseeable harm to customers, take all reasonable steps to enable customers to pursue their financial objectives and act in good faith.

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