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Peak

IT Security Engineer

On site

London, United kingdom

Junior

Full Time

24-09-2025

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Skills

Leadership Python Ruby PHP Go Perl Jira Penetration Testing DevOps Monitoring Kanban Prioritization Linux Agile

Job Specifications

About Us

Our mission is simple: we want to set people free to do meaningful work. People love our software--and it turns out that people love working here too. We've been recognized as a "Best Company to Work For", and we're proud of our team for receiving awards for workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

What You'll Do

As our Security Engineer, you'll responsible for managing our security posture as well as keeping our application safe from external threats. Our ideal Security Engineer will to be able to manage IT-related security issues, such as firewall management, HIDS/HIPS configuration, log monitoring, and audit compliance (SOC II). You will ensure that our software application is both manually and automatically pentested for security vulnerabilities (both Red Team and Blue Team exercises), and be a decision maker in all things security management - able to "pull the plug" on a feature, application, or other business function if it represents a significant risk to the company.

You Will

Conduct penetration tests against web applications infrastructure
Validate security on new hardware and software infrastructure
Assist front-line company representatives with security questions
Manage firewall rules and internal pentesting
Manage SOC II controls and external pentesting
Manage priorities through backlog management system (Jira)
Come to work, do great things, then go home!

What You Need To Get The Job Done

3+ years experience performing penetration testing (against web applications)
Experience securing cloud-based infrastructures and solutions
Previous experience working on an information security team
Advanced knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (OWASP) and best practices
Familiarity with SOC II controls and how to review them
Experience in other technical roles (SysAdmin, Helpdesk, etc.)
Strong understanding of Linux server environments
Experience with Kanban and Agile DevOps workflows
A good attitude and willingness to learn - you'll be with great people. You're welcome.

What Will Make Us REALLY Love You

You have a degree in CS, IT, or similar field
CISSP, Security+, or other security related or linux or cloud related certifications
Previous scripting experience (Python, Perl, Ruby, or PHP)
You possess strong time prioritization skills
You are proactive and look for ways to continuously increase efficiency
We can see that you have a measured demeanor that assumes the best of people and respects co-workers.
Real world examples of demonstrated technical leadership

What You'll Love About Us

Great Company Culture. Utah Business Best Companies to Work For (2020 & 2021) and the Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility (2020 & 2021)
Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance served here!
Rest and Relaxation. 3 weeks paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and we pay you to go on vacation (ask us about this!)
Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision
Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match
Financial Peace University. Take the class, get reimbursed, get a bonus

An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V

Because our team members are trusted to handle sensitive information, we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired.

About the Company

Peak's AI platform optimizes inventories and pricing for global industry leaders including Nike, Molson Coors, Marshalls and Eurocell. With a core belief that businesses need their own AI - built for their business, with their data - Peak's pre-built AI products can be configured to fit unique requirements. From a decade of successful AI deployments, Peak has a proven track record of delivering rapid performance gains for its customers helping to increase their revenues, profits and efficiency. Know more