Altus Group
Senior Security Specialist
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Senior Security Specialist (Remote – UK, Germany, France, Luxembourg)
Compensation Range
This role offers a location-based annual salary of:
- £70,000–£80,000 (for candidates based in London)
- £65,000–£75,000 (for candidates based outside of London)
Compensation Disclaimer The salary range reflects the base pay for this role and is provided to comply with local regulations. Actual offers may vary based on experience, market conditions, and other relevant factors. This range does not include bonuses, equity, benefits, or incentives.
About the Role
Who We Need
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Information Security, Altus Group is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to join our Security Engineering team. This fully remote role spans the UK, Canada, and offers flexibility to those based in the UK, Germany, France, or Luxembourg.
As Senior Security Specialist, you’ll: ✔ Strengthen our security operations by advancing threat detection and incident response capabilities. ✔ Expand offensive security through purple teaming, threat hunting, and adversary simulation. ✔ Improve cybersecurity maturity by enhancing security engineering, cloud security, and automated security processes. ✔ Lead critical security initiatives across infrastructure, identity, cloud, and AI security while mentoring security teams.
What’s In It For You
Impact & Autonomy
- Shape Altus Group’s security roadmap in collaboration with leadership and engineering teams.
- Drive autonomous initiatives to close security gaps, from detection weaknesses to strategic investments.
- Work on a dynamic security program, where your contributions directly influence the company’s resilience.
Technological Breadth
- Solve end-to-end security challenges, from cloud infrastructure to AI security frameworks.
- Enhance purple teaming, threat intelligence, and incident response workflows.
- Mentor Security Operations analysts and drive innovation in defection and automation.
- Contribute to Altus Group’s AI/ML security roadmap, evaluating emerging technologies and improving defense techniques.
As Our New Senior Security Specialist, You Will
- Advance Security Engineering – Uplift security practices, automating workflows and improving detection/response in cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.
- Lead Offensive Security Initiatives – Develop and refine red/purple teaming, threat hunting, and adversary emulation strategies. Lead complex investigations and enhance ATT&CK framework exploitation.
- Drive Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Identify emerging threats and proactively introduce proactive monitoring controls, security automation, and AI risk reduction strategies.
- Mentor and Collaborate – Guide Security Operations teams, partner with engineering, and increase remit awareness across cross-functional objectives.
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You Bring
Required Expertise
✅ Security Engineering & Operations Passionate – Deep experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security architectures, including SIEMs, EDR/XDR, cloud security platforms, and detection frameworks. ✅ Infrastructure Foundation – Technical mastery in networking, operating systems, DNS, firewalls, cloud environments (Azure/Entra ID, AWS, GCP), and secure infrastructure implementation. ✅ Cloud Security Specialist – Hands-on proficiency in securing cloud-native environments (e.g., AWS nivitirosing broker’s solution, Azure best practices, SaaS security, and identity management). ✅ Offensive Security & Threat Intelligence – Proven track record in threat hunting, adversary emulation, incident response, and MITRE ATT&CK-based detection/evasion techniques. ✅ Proactive Ownership Mindset – Self-directed with a solution-oriented attitude; ability to define priorities, champion long-term improvements, and influence strategy across autonomous teams. ✅ Technical Communication – Ability to convey complex security concepts to and collaborate effectively with both non-technical stakeholders and peers. ✅ Lifelong Learner – Stay ahead in evolving threats and technologies through continuous professional development (courses, certifications, security research, and best practices).
Preferred Attributes
✔ Knowledge of selective mining webs and experx-induced lateral movement techniques. ✔ Security certifications: CISSP, CISM, OSCE, GXPN, or equivalent (not required but highly valued). ✔ Background in compliance, risk management, or regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO, or GDPR). ✔ Experience in retail or a similar sectors may provide additional insight.
Benefits
Innovation Opportunity & Culture
- Work at the forefront of a fast-growing security program and a high-trust, mission-focused environment rooted in CRE data intelligence.
- Act as a committee of one to drive next-gen maturity, with cerebral autonomy.
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Growth & Development
- Compensation: differentiated by location with flexible compensation packages supporting additional bonuses and benefit plans.
- Join a team fostering constant skill development (Altus Intelligence Academy includes over 150,000 hours of learning content).
Flexibility & Work-Life
- Activity-Based Work Model providing flexibility to work on-site/asynchronously and adapt to the project needs.
What Altus Group Offers
Rewards & Wellbeing
- Competitive compensation with tiered bonus and incentive opportunities.
- Mental & financial health support plans (including mental wellness and financial resources).
Career Development
- Mentorship from experienced experts in Corporate Real Estate.
- Access to leading collaborative tools, cutting-edge datasets, and AI/ML-enhanced expertise for data-centric security teams.
Inclusivity & Accessibility
Altus Group is a DIE&I committed organization. We strive for a workplace free of barriers with equal opportunities for all. We help ensure accessibility throughout the hiring process—contact us early to discuss accommodations at accessibility@altusgroup.com or +1 888-692-7487.
Selection Process
Interviews
- Virtual interview with Talent Advisory (recorded via BrightHire) to gauge background and enthusiasm.
- Technical jury with the Senior Manager, Information Security focusing on security engineering, cloud security (Entra ID/Azure), threat hunting and XDR solutions, and adversary operations.
- Final Leadership Discussion with the Director of Security exploring big-picture influence and culture fit: senior stakeholders collaboration, security strategy, and team leadership.
Use of AI
We employ AI screening tools for initial applications, but all applicant decisions are made by Altus Group talent managers based on an ever-driven assessment.
Background Checks
Shortlisted candidates will receive background checks comprising verification of employment history, credentials, criminal records, or contact recommendations as required. These checks will align with GDPR and local laws.
Final Note
We encourage candid applications regardless of technical fit. While experience sets are ideal, a keen applicant with an aptitude and commitment to growth may advance; every detail counts. Thank you for your curiosity!
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