Senior Security Engineer

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world’s specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Copenhagen, Miami, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website

The role reports into the Security Engineering Lead and will be responsible for delivering security solutions from the Security Engineering team. This role sits in a team as part of the evolution of the operating model and is instrumental in modernising the ways of working.

This role requires a hands‑on deliverer with a Security Engineering background and proven exceptional skillset. The role has responsibility for delivering the Security Engineering vision and roadmaps that support and advance the company’s Cyber objectives. It also involves collaborating with Information Security and other cross‑functional teams such as (Dev Sec Ops ) Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, Service Management and Quality & Technical Assurance within a matrix IT organisation.

• Deliver the Security Engineering strategy and long‑term vision for Cyber Security, ensuring it protects and enables the company’s broader business goals.
• Design and implementation of security controls, procedures and best practices across on‑premises, cloud and hybrid environments.
• Identify risks associated with new tools, processes and ways of working and establish procedures to mitigate those risks.
• Take a senior role in responding to security incidents, performing in‑depth analysis and driving resolutions to minimise impact and prevent recurrence.
• Identify and implement opportunities for security automation, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our security operations.
• Work cross‑functionally with architecture, service management, engineering and product teams to provide expert security consultation and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Be an active member of the Security Engineering team.

• Demonstrate a high level of self‑awareness through a commitment to continuous personal improvement and learning.
• Demonstrate high personal resilience and the ability to adapt to change.
• Coach and mentor people.
• Think creatively and innovatively.
• Understand how the business works and display knowledge of the external marketplace to drive the business forward.
• Strive to build key relationships and show ownership of targets; focus on results.
• Deliver the security engineering strategy in alignment with the company’s Cyber objectives.
• Maintain a culture of Security Engineering excellence in the company.
• Bring a security‑first mindset, adapting to changing circumstances while adhering to quality standards.

• Ensure work is completed to the highest security standards.

• Provide security engineering guidance and support to all CTG and Cyber teams. Ensure the adoption of a security‑first mindset and the latest technologies. Ensure standardisation, simplification and effectiveness across the technology value chain.
• Monitor and review vendor performance against agreed KPIs and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure successful outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with security.
• Implement robust processes and controls to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Embrace an inclusive environment that values individual differences to leverage diversity.
• Have relevant industry experience in security engineering roles, with previous experience in a senior security engineering position.
• Problem‑solving – Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Work comfortably in a highly collaborative setting.
• Work comfortably with business…