REQ ID: 131183
JOB TITLE: Security Engineer
SALARY: £50,000 - £55,000
POSTING START DATE: 09/04/2026
POSTING END DATE: 23/04/2026
LOCATION: Manchester

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

If you’re looking for a hands on role where you can push boundaries and work with pioneering security tools, this opportunity places you at the forefront of innovation. You’ll be working on security tooling, penetration testing and focusing on cloud based platforms, primarily AWS.

As a Security Engineer here, you’ll play a key part in strengthening the security foundations that support our global engineering teams. You’ll design, build and refine the tooling that keeps our systems resilient, while shaping the future of secure engineering across JLR. This is a chance to channel your curiosity, embrace change and craft your skills in a team that values autonomy, creativity and a growth mindset. You’ll have the freedom to explore new technologies, influence how we do things differently and contribute to our shared future.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two days are the same. You’ll work across a wide range of security challenges, from cloud tooling to manual assessments, supporting teams who are building the connected car ecosystem of tomorrow. It’s a challenge that will help you flourish in an environment where individuality is celebrated and success is recognised.

Here’s what to expect:

• Build, maintain and enhance security tooling across CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms and enterprise systems
• Conduct manual security assessments, penetration testing and secure design reviews for new and existing services
• Develop automated security tests and integrate them into build and deployment workflows
• Support red team activities, vulnerability triage and incident response as part of a collaborative security function
• Work closely with engineering teams to embed secure coding practices and improve security posture across the organisation

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that will help you succeed here, including:

• Hands on security engineering experience, ideally with application or cloud security exposure
• Strong AWS experience and confidence working across cloud native architectures
• Coding or scripting skills in Python, Bash, Go or similar
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps workflows and version control tools
• A collaborative, curious mindset with the ability to work independently and solve complex problems

Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CRT or AWS Security Specialty are welcomed, though equivalent experience is equally valued.

At JLR, you’ll join a place where everyone belongs and differences are cherished. You’ll enjoy tailored benefits, flexible hybrid working and the chance to work with brand new tools and technologies. With opportunities to learn from the brightest minds, maximise your full potential and shape security capabilities that support millions of customers, this is a role where you can drive the difference for our clients, our communities and our planet.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working* 
  
  

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.