Platform Engineer (Cyber security experience)
- Full-time
- Office: London
Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics. We also equip researchers to find the causes of disease and develop new treatments – with patients and participants at the heart of it all.
Our mission is to continue refining, scaling, and evolving our ability to enable others to deliver genomic healthcare and conduct genomic research.
We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government, and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.
As a Platform Engineer (Security) within the Cyber Security squad, you will contribute to the standardisation of security best practices across Genomics England, using Automation and Configuration as Code to achieve this.
Working closely with our Platform Engineers and Solution Architects, you will ensure the fast, smooth rollout of new designs and products, as well as assist with the deployment and maintenance of new security tools.
You will also be responsible for automating security processes and ensuring AWS best practices are upheld across the Engineering Chapter.
Skills and Experience for Success:
- AWS Security Services (AWS Config, AWS Inspector, AWS Security Hub, AWS Guard Duty, AWS CloudTrail).
- Experience managing, building, and operating 3rd Party Security Software including DarkTrace, CrowdStrike, CloudFlare.
- Hands-on experience monitoring, detecting, analysing, and investigating cyber threats.
- Knowledge of Terraform & Ansible.
- Experience with CI / CD – ideally GitLab CI.
- Previous experience working in a DevOps / Squad Culture.
- Good scripting skills — familiarity with writing AWS Lambda functions in languages such as Python or others.
Qualifications are not essential, but any AWS, Terraform, or Ansible Certifications are advantageous. Being Certified in ‘AWS Certified Security – Specialty’ would be highly desirable (link).
Salary from £71,000
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), with additional days for long service awards.
- A generous pension scheme of up to 15% contribution.
- Life Assurance (3 x salary).
- Individual learning budgets, a Blinkist account, and various courses on our portal.
- Wellness benefits such as Gympass, Headspace, and free weekly Yoga classes.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits.
- Blended working arrangements.
Talk to our Talent Team about how a career with Genomics England can benefit you.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.
Our policies ensure fair treatment for all, and we do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, victimisation, or bullying. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and offer accommodations to support full participation.
Blended Working Model
Our hybrid working model provides flexibility, with most employees expected to work in the office at least twice a month. Locations include Canary Wharf, Cambridge, and Leeds. Roles may vary in onsite requirements.
Onboarding and Background Checks
Successful candidates will undergo a Standard DBS check. Applicants should disclose any previous offences, as unspent convictions may affect eligibility due to our healthcare focus.
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