Security Engineer (London UK)

TrustFlight is a global leader in mission-critical software systems and technical services, trusted by the aerospace and aviation industries worldwide. The company is looking for a Security Engineer to help ensure the security of its aviation software and services, scaling globally. The role will involve building and validating security controls, owning the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capability, and partnering with engineering teams to embed security into system design and delivery.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in security engineering, platform security, security assurance, or closely related roles.
• Strong understanding of cloud and modern software architectures (e.g., Azure/GCP, containerized environments, CI/CD pipelines).
• Hands-on experience implementing and operating security controls such as logging and monitoring, IAM, vulnerability management, and incident response tooling.
• Practical experience with SIEM platforms and security telemetry (log sources, detection logic, alerting, and investigations).
• Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2), with experience translating requirements into technical controls and evidence.
• Ability to assess security risk pragmatically and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A growth mindset: you are curious, continuously learning, and open to feedback and improvement.
• Strong ownership mentality. You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.
• Comfortable working in a scaling, fast-moving environment with evolving systems and priorities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits.
• Paid time off plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension/RRSP matching program.
• Career advancement and skill development opportunities.