Summary: The Security Engineer role focuses on the configuration, deployment, and management of ForgeRock COTS-based IAM solutions, requiring extensive hands-on experience in security practices and tools. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering and product teams to integrate security into the DevSecOps lifecycle while proactively addressing cyber threats. The role is hybrid, based in Knutsford, and is initially set until the end of September. The position offers a competitive daily rate through an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on configuration, deployment, and management of ForgeRock COTS-based IAM solutions.
• Integration with HSM and CSM tools, and management of certificate lifecycles.
• Automating security workflows using GitLab CI/CD pipelines, AWS CLI, and Chef.
• Executing penetration testing and hands-on coding in JavaScript, Java, or Python.
• Identifying and communicating security risks to executive leadership.
• Partnering with engineering, product, and CISO teams to embed security in the DevSecOps lifecycle.
• Defending against evolving cyber threats and securing microservices and APIs.
• Conducting vulnerability scanning and managing penetration testing.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in CIAM and the ForgeRock stack with relevant certifications.
• Deep knowledge of AWS security controls and automation.
• Experience with role-based and attribute-based access control.
• Advanced threat modeling, SOC operations, and forensic analysis skills.
• Proficiency in vulnerability scanning and patching.
• Hands-on coding experience in JavaScript, Java, or Python.
• Experience with PKI, HSMs, and cryptographic protocols.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: Knutsford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT