Security Engineer

About Artificial

Help shape the future of specialty insurance At Artificial, we’re building the next generation of technology for the specialty (re) insurance market. Our mission is to transform how brokers and carriers operate in complex markets by removing operational barriers and enabling smarter, faster decision-making.

We use modern technology to solve real challenges for some of the world’s leading brokers and insurers. By automating the repetitive and structuring the complex, we help our partners unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. We work in an environment where ideas are heard, support is built-in, and outcomes matter. Everyone here has the chance to make a tangible impact on our products, our customers, and the industry.

We've just raised $45M (£33M) in Series B funding from lead investor Commerz Ventures, new investor Move Capital, as well as all existing shareholders. This investment round gives us the room to grow with confidence, continue to innovate, and ensure that Artificial remains the first choice for brokers and carriers seeking a smarter way to trade digitally.

Join us, and take the chance to be a part of something that will change the landscape of insurance for generations.

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security infrastructure (audits, assessments) and protocols.
• Monitor and analyse security alerts, ensuring timely response to potential threats, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders during responses.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks, perform threat modelling using frameworks such as STRIDE and Mitre ATT&CK to identify and address potential security threats.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (esp. SRE and Product) to ensure security is integrated into all stages of product development.
• Stay current with the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions.
• Participate in compliance‑related processes and activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Guide and train employees on security best practices.

• Proven experience in a similar security‑focused role, ideally within the tech or fintech industry.
• In‑depth understanding of cloud‑native security, particularly with AWS.
• Solid CS basis: algorithms, networking, big‑O, etc.
• Ability to write software to automate, analyse, and demonstrate attacks, or suggest improvements to our engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, ISO/IEC 27001
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced distributed environment.
• Optional bonus:
  Prior experience of working in a regulated industry such as Finance or Insurance.

• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Life insurance of 4
  * base salary
• On‑site gym and shower facilities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Team social events and company parties
• Salary exchange on pension and nursery fees
• Access to Maji, the financial wellbeing platform
• Company stock options managed through Ledgy
• Milestone Birthday Bonus and a Life Events leave policy
• Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus national holidays
• Home office and equipment allowance, and a company Mac Book
• Learning allowance and leave to attend conferences or take exams
• YuLife employee benefits, including EAP and bereavement helplines
• For each new hire, we plant a tree through our partnership with Ecologi Action
• The best coffee machine in London, handmade in Italy and imported just for us!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities around us. If there’s anything you need to make the hiring process more accessible, just let us know—we’re happy to make adjustments. You’re also welcome to share your preferred pronouns with us at any point.

Think you don’t meet every requirement? Please apply anyway. We value potential as much as experience, and we know that raw talent counts.

As part of our hiring process, we’ll carry out some background checks. These may include a criminal record check, reviewing your credit history, speaking with previous employers and confirming your academic qualifications.