Principal Security Engineer

Principal Security Engineer 

Contract: Full time, Permanent, Hybrid (2 days in office)

 

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN NORTHERN IRELAND

 

EverQuote is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to join our growing team!

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Engineer who is passionate about helping lead our Security Engineering Team!

 

The ideal candidate will possess…

• strong expertise in security and risk management.
• experience designing and implementing security strategies to protect engineering teams and systems.
• ability to implement or code solutions that get the best out of our security tools to analyse and present security data.
• a strong background in cloud computing and infrastructure as code, for implementing their technical solutions.

 

This role involves a combination of hands-on development, alongside mentoring of junior staff members, and contributing to the strategic direction of our security roadmap.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys and delights in providing good security guidance and tools, and is a great opportunity to meaningfully shape how the engineering teams at Everquote operate.

 

 

 

Who You Are:

A driven technologist with a keen interest in security trends. You are someone who is not afraid to take decisive action and implement new approaches that will help ensure the safety of Everquote and its customers. You’ll not shy away from advocating for good security practices, and from being upfront with leadership and challenging engineers about areas where they can improve.

 

​​What You'll Be Doing:

- Defining policies and processes for other engineering teams to abide by, such as secure coding practices, architecture, security, and triage policies.

- Presenting strong data about how our current and future security initiatives and processes are performing.

- Design and develop innovative solutions to technical security problems, using languages such

as Python, Go, or using database technology such as SQL, Snowflake.

- Making use of our AWS cloud-first approach, with knowledge of IAM and other access strategies.

- Testing third-party tools that could be used to improve our security posture, POCs and integrating them into both our technical platform and our engineering culture.

- Engaging with our external security partners on testing and remediations.

- Contributing towards our compliance directives, particularly in the Sarbanes-Oxley space, and NIST guidance.

- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment, and encouraging them to grow their own security knowledge.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams driving positive technical direction, enhancing security,  performance, and cost-efficiency.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, adopting latest industry practices and technologies to keep the platform at the cutting edge.

 

 

Essential Criteria:

- A third level degree in an Information Technology or Computer Science related field. 

- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on security technologies and processes.

- Proven experience with implementing security tools and/or data security policies.

- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS is a plus) and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).

- Demonstrated ability to lead development projects and mentor junior team members.

- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle problems systematically to diagnose issues and produce effective solutions.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills

 

Desirable Criteria:

- Experience with serverless architectures and their deployment.

- Passion for innovation and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

- Proven track record of successful project delivery and technical leadership.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Previous experience operating in areas of compliance and security operations.

- Active participation in tech community events, open-source projects, or similar is a plus.

- Accredited programmes such as CISM, CISSP, etc. are a plus.

 

EverQuote Can Offer You:

• The opportunity to join a world leading team of experts striving to redefine an industry with data and technology at its heart.
• An inclusive environment designed to develop your interests and passions while learning and achieving your goals.
• Very competitive salary
• Performance based bonus plan
• ​​Online learning platforms
• Engineering Certification Programs
• Flexible work environment
• Work From Home Allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus 6 stats.
• Pension plan
• Group Benefit Scheme - Private Healthcare, Dental and Optical insurance for you and your family
• Enhanced parental leave
• CSR and Social Events

 

Why EverQuote

At EverQuote NI we work with the latest and greatest technologies, we offer incredible learning and development opportunities, we value the diversity of our people and invest in outstanding career progression and unrivalled flexibility and work/life balance.

 

We are one of the fastest growing companies in Boston history, at the intersection of tech and big data

 

Our company is profitable & established. A “startup culture” without “startup anxiety.”

 

We encourage creative thinking and independent responsibilities

 

Growth mindset culture regularly seeking to reflect and improve

 

Genuinely “data-driven”, with analytics at the core of the company

 

We offer competitive salaries, private health insurance and a relaxed, flexible work environment.

 

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

EverQuote NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age of disability.

 

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.  However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

 

Applicants should note EverQuote NI complete background checks on all candidates offered a position.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with EverQuote NI Limited. This role will also require completion of a credit check.

 

Special Accommodations 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require any special accommodations during the interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.