Security Engineering Manager

Grow with the challenge

At the time of inception, cloud-based systems and API fluency were new. But that didn't scare us. We waved goodbye to legacy systems and embraced modern technology – where our true innovation began and didn't stop.

No hierarchy, no egos. Just a spirit of collaboration that flows right throughout our organisation – it’s woven into our DNA. We genuinely want to know about each other’s learnings and expertise, especially where it can help us achieve bigger things.

At ClearBank, we make things happen. We solve problems together because we know that many heads are always better than one. Valuing different perspectives is what sets our culture apart. And being able to disagree and commit is key to our progress. Above all we’re a team because when we win together, it feels so much better than doing it alone.

What you can expect:

ClearBank is a place where you can do things differently and challenge the status quo. We will give you a high level of autonomy and transparency, and we trust you to make the right decisions for the bank.

If that excites you, how about joining our Security Engineering team as an Engineering Manager, reporting to the team’s Director of Application Security. You will lead a team responsible for reducing the likelihood and impact of cyber risks for ClearBank and drive adoption of security best practice. As a cross-cutting concern, we are involved with teams across the business. We also work closely with technology leadership to ensure security is woven into what we deliver. We are a remote-first team with members all over the UK.

ClearBank is committed to harnessing cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, AKS, automation and scalable solutions, to secure a competitive edge in the marketplace. Our responsibility is to ensure these innovations are adopted securely, enabling the business to move forward safely.

As Security Engineering Manager you will be responsible for a team of security engineers, including recruitment, retention and personal development of the team. You will play a leadership role within information security alongside peers in SOC, GRC and IAM. You will help to define the strategy to help secure an international bank and build a resilient and scalable security engineering practise.

Your role includes:

• Leading a security engineering team responsible for a set of associated services.

• Driving team ownership of their services and the processes used to deliver them.

• Ensuring the team’s people are set up for success, including hiring to introduce new talent and coaching team members to achieve their full potential.

• Collaborating with partners in IT, Product, Risk, Operations and other Security teams to plan future roadmaps, prepare initiatives and execute effectively.

• Support efficient prioritisation and decision making within the team.

• Improving ClearBank’s security posture and quality practices to maintain reliable and secure services.

• Coordinate the rapid response to significant external threats to application security.

• Facilitating security conversations, whether that is part of the design of a new internal system or integrated with a 3rd party. Drawing out security requirements, creating threat models and providing recommendations.

• Building business cases for tooling investment, running lightweight trials to assess products and managing our security 3rd party suppliers.

• Managing the Security Champions and developer security awareness programmes.

What you’ll bring:

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Experience successfully leading technical teams and knowledge of what appropriate models look like to set teams up for success.

• Strong communication skills, being able to communicate effectively and influentially with IT teams, partners and stakeholders.

• Good technical skills, including security knowledge of Azure (or similar cloud platform) and deep knowledge of software development.

• People focused and skilled in coaching the team and individual team members to achieve a high level of performance and progress in their careers.

• A continuous improvement mindset, being able to identify opportunities and develop a strategy to improve team, processes and technical capabilities.

• A strong drive to improve the security of the organisation.

• Outward looking, collaborative approach to security.

Regretfully we cannot sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time.

What makes a great ClearBank team member? Does this sound like you?

• You focus on solutions and positive outcomes, thinking radically and responsibly to find the best result for our customers, your colleagues and the bank;

• You actively seek feedback from others to drive your growth and development, always assuming positive intent from others and develop strong, trusting relationships you’re your colleagues and customers: you really, genuinely care;

• You always strive for the highest quality, but you know that done is better than perfect; you welcome a challenge knowing that they learn as you go and iterate;

• ‘I’ before ’we’, isn’t in your vocabulary

If this sounds like you then we encourage you to dust off that CV and apply!

A little bit more about us! 

ClearBank is Where You Can belong: 

At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should – how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We’re committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they’re given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we’re most proud of: 

• 42% of our senior management roles are held by women 

• Our enhanced family leave policies

• Launching our partnership with Code First Girls 

• Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group 

Our hiring process and what you can expect:

Application: a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you’re moving forward to the next stage; 

Screening: You’ll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we’ll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we’ll let you know that too); 

First Interview: You’ll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we’ll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams.  

Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team.

Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes.  

Offer: Congratulations! Get ready to transform banking forever! 

Our commitment to you as a candidate: 

We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you’ve been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time.  

We’re unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully.  

We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we’ll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon!  

Equal Opportunities

ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank is also a firm believer that an inclusive culture fosters greater employee engagement and collaboration. 

ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation. 

As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments, to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate you. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with our Talent Acquisition team prior to your interview stage, if applicable. 

The legal bit

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