Principal Security Engineer
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£48,500
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SOC 2135 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2135 Cyber security professionals Most likely code | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
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About the role
The RoleBrackley, UK
We have an exciting opportunity within our Enterprise Technology team for a Principal Information Security Engineer. This is a senior, hands-on role.
Our in-house security capability continues to mature, and there is a real opportunity to shape it. This role is about establishing the foundations, including the technical security frameworks, standards and operating practices that underpin how we protect systems across both factory and trackside environments, while remaining hands-on to turn them into reality.
You'll set the technical direction for security engineering and operations, strengthen controls across the wider technology estate, lead and develop a small team of security engineers, and work closely with other IT functions to embed security into how we design, deliver and operate technology.
You'll have the autonomy and seniority to shape the capability, drive meaningful improvements and establish a consistent, effective approach to security across Enterprise Technology.
This role requires you to be onsite a minimum of 3-4 days a week at our campus in Brackley.
Key Responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity within our Enterprise Technology team for a Principal Information Security Engineer. This is a senior, hands-on role.
Our in-house security capability continues to mature, and there is a real opportunity to shape it. This role is about establishing the foundations, including the technical security frameworks, standards and operating practices that underpin how we protect systems across both factory and trackside environments, while remaining hands-on to turn them into reality.
You'll set the technical direction for security engineering and operations, strengthen controls across the wider technology estate, lead and develop a small team of security engineers, and work closely with other IT functions to embed security into how we design, deliver and operate technology.
You'll have the autonomy and seniority to shape the capability, drive meaningful improvements and establish a consistent, effective approach to security across Enterprise Technology.
This role requires you to be onsite a minimum of 3-4 days a week at our campus in Brackley.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and mature technical security frameworks, standards and operating practices, ensuring clear control ownership, measurable effectiveness and alignment with the wider security governance and risk management approach.
- Set the technical direction for security engineering and operations, covering preventative controls, monitoring, detection, investigation and incident response, while remaining hands-on in technical delivery.
- Own and mature the security tooling stack, including configuration, tuning, integrations and continuous improvement.
- Define and drive practical security improvements across identity, endpoints, networks, cloud, applications and data, strengthening controls, reducing attack paths and improving detection effectiveness.
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Desirable Skills And Experience
- Experience with platforms such as CrowdStrike or similar ecosystems.
- Experience building automation for enrichment and response, including SOAR and scripting.
- Experience working with managed security providers or specialist partners
- Experience establishing security governance in a fast-paced or high-performance environment.
- Experience contributing to enterprise security architecture, secure-by-design principles and the implementation of preventative security controls.
- A builder first. Energised by establishing structure, standards and capability, with the technical depth and determination to turn ideas into practical, measurable improvements.
- Comfortable as the senior technical authority in a small team, leading through expertise and example.
- Driven, tenacious and outcome-focused, with a strong bias for completing work and closing the loop
- Pragmatic and adaptable, able to balance risk, pace and delivery without over-engineering.
At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.
Its the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.
Whether you're leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.
Were setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.
Give all. Gain more.
Benefits
Our riverside factory is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, on-site GP, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us
We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.
From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we're building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.
Your Application
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Cyber security professionals (SOC 2135) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~30k in sampleSOC 2135
- Middle half £43,680–69,316
- Median £51,376
- Going rate £48,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,000–43,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2135 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.