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Security Innovation Engineering Manager - Tesco
Engineering Manager
Lead a high‑impact security engineering team that harnesses AI, automation, and modern cloud practices to fortify a large retail ecosystem, blending hands‑on technical delivery with strategic stakeholder engagement.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Build and scale a new security engineering capability focused on AI‑driven threat detection and automated response.
- Lead a cross‑functional team, mentoring engineers and driving best practices in secure coding, CI/CD, and cloud security.
- Architect and review security solutions, ensuring they meet regulatory, privacy, and performance standards across a retail ecosystem.
- Collaborate with product, operations, and senior leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives and risk appetite.
- Champion continuous improvement, adopting emerging technologies and industry standards to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in security engineering or related roles, with a proven track record of leading technical teams.
- Deep knowledge of AI/ML security applications, automation frameworks, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong architectural skills, with hands‑on experience in secure code review, threat modeling, and incident response.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of translating complex security concepts to non‑technical audiences.
- Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and a proactive approach to emerging cyber‑defense challenges.