Principal Security Engineer

We're currently working with a leading Formula 1 team on a Principal Information Security Engineer opportunity within their Enterprise Technology function.

This is a high-impact, hands-on security leadership role, replacing the current Head of Information Security. You’ll provide technical direction to a small team while remaining heavily involved in the engineering and operational detail.

THE ROLE

You’ll have ownership across the organisation’s cyber defence capability, including:

• Lead security operations, monitoring and incident response
• Own and optimise the security tooling stack
• Configure, tune and integrate security technologies
• Improve detection and reduce false positives
• Identify attack paths and strengthen controls
• Apply attacker TTPs to improve defensive capability
• Provide pragmatic security advice to the wider business
• Lead and mentor two Security Engineers
• Manage MSSPs, vendors and third-party relationships
• Drive continuous security improvements
• Protect both factory and trackside environments

WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR

The technology stack is tool-agnostic. Strong security fundamentals matter more than specific vendor experience.

Experience across:

• EDR / Endpoint Security
• CSPM / SSPM
• PAM
• Vulnerability Management
• Identity & Email Security
• Security Operations & Incident Response
• Threat Detection
• Attacker TTPs

CrowdStrike is beneficial but not essential.

SOAR, scripting, automation and MSSP experience are also advantageous.

CULTURAL FIT IS KEY

Technical ability is only part of the assessment. They need someone who can:

• Build strong relationships
• Communicate clearly and confidently
• Stay calm under pressure
• Take ownership and deliver
• Mentor and develop engineers
• Make pragmatic security decisions
• Lead without stepping away from the technical detail

WHY CONSIDER IT?

• World-class Formula 1 environment
• Genuine technical ownership
• Small, dynamic team
• Remain hands-on
• Factory and trackside security exposure
• Significant influence over the security function
• High-performance engineering culture

Package:

• Up to £100,000 base (depending on experience)
• Up to £11,000 championship bonus
• Subsidised car lease scheme after probation
• Private medical cover and on-site GP
• On-site gym and exercise studio
• Subsidised restaurant
• On-site parking and EV charging
• 25 days holiday

Location: Northampton Area

Working pattern: Minimum 3 days onsite per week

The onsite requirement is important, and candidates must be comfortable working from the HQ at least three days per week.