Junior Software Engineer (IT Systems & Security)
Zencargo
Software Engineering, IT
London, UK
Posted on Mar 17, 2026
As a Junior Software Engineer (IT Systems & Security), you will be the architect of the end-user experience. Your first 12 months will focus on Modern Endpoint Engineering; designing how we deploy, manage, and automate our fleet of laptops via MDM, reviewing our VPN and access approach and assisting with our push to achieve ISO27001 accreditation.
In your second 12 months, you will leverage this foundational knowledge to pivot into Security Engineering, focusing on threat hunting, hardening, and incident response across the entire infrastructure. There will also be opportunities to get involved across our full engineering scope and our push to become known as the AI Freight Forwarder though automations and AI integrations.
Throughout this time, you will be able to leverage your close relationship with your infrastructure teammates and manager to build a career path into the future.
In your second 12 months, you will leverage this foundational knowledge to pivot into Security Engineering, focusing on threat hunting, hardening, and incident response across the entire infrastructure. There will also be opportunities to get involved across our full engineering scope and our push to become known as the AI Freight Forwarder though automations and AI integrations.
Throughout this time, you will be able to leverage your close relationship with your infrastructure teammates and manager to build a career path into the future.
- Department
- Software Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- London
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
Year 1: Endpoint & Systems Engineering
- MDM Administration: Lead the configuration and maintenance of our MDM platform (e.g., Microsoft Intune, Jamf, or Kandji).
- Support & Process Engineering: Take ownership of the IT ticketing system, building out automation for common requests and defining the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the support team.
- Zero-Touch Deployment: Design and optimize "Autopilot" or "DEP" workflows so laptops can be shipped directly to users and configured automatically.
- Application Packaging: Create and maintain a library of automated application deployments and updates.
- Hardware Lifecycle: Manage the technical standards for the laptop fleet, including firmware security and hardware performance benchmarking.
- IT Service Delivery: Act as the first point of contact for technical escalations, using "detective work" to solve complex bugs and hardware issues
- AI for Productivity: Use N8N or Scripting to automate repetitive configuration tasks on remote endpoints.
- ISO27001: Become deeply involved with the process of getting our ISO27001 certification.
Year 2: Security Engineering
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR): Manage and tune our security agents (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Defender for Endpoint).
- Vulnerability Management: Use MDM data to identify out-of-date software and hardware vulnerabilities, then automate the remediation.
- Hardening Standards: Implement CIS Benchmarks and "Conditional Access" policies to ensure only healthy devices can access company data.
- Incident Response: Act as the primary technical responder for security alerts originating from the laptop fleet.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Requirements
- MDM Exposure: Basic familiarity with or desire to learn managing devices via a central console (Intune, Jamf, Meraki, etc.).
- Technical Scripting: Exposure to Python or similar languages; you should find it interesting to automate data analysis and routine tasks.
- Systems Curiosity: A deep interest in macOS and Windows 10/11 troubleshooting and a desire to understand how global fleets are managed.
- Networking: Understanding of how laptops connect securely (VPN, DNS, Wi-Fi 6, ZTNA).
- Problem-Solving Mindset: You enjoy the "detective work" of figuring out how to fix a bug or why a deployment failed.
The "Will-Learns"
- Automation: Proficiency in advanced scripting for system-level changes.
- Security Frameworks: Understanding of NIST or Essential Eight frameworks.
- Compliance: Learning how to prove to auditors that our "fleet is secure" via data and reporting.
About Zencargo
Zencargo is a digital-first freight forwarder & logistics provider. Our platform allows customers to book, maintain and keep track of their international freight as well as use analytics to drive intelligent supply chain decisions that help their businesses thrive.
Whilst shipping is a complex trillion-dollar industry, you might be surprised to know that many of the processes that could be simplified with technology are currently done over the phone, by fax and email or even jotted down on scraps of paper
Our services include ocean, air and rail freight as well as trucking and cargo insurance. We deliver significant time, paper and financial savings to our customers offering instant quoting, easy booking and an online dashboard to give them 360 degree, 24/7 visibility on their shipments. Shippers and their counterparts collaborate to oversee their logistics on Zencargo and all their supply chain data is stored together in the cloud making business analytics easier than ever.
At Zencargo, we believe that technology can simplify logistical complexity and tear down barriers to trade. Automating trade and logistics operations and providing access to data and analysis will help companies to trade smarter and more efficiently, freeing businesses to concentrate on key outcomes. Only by combining human endeavour and technology, can we build smarter supply chains that know no borders.
Life at Zencargo
What’s in it for me?
- Zencargo is where you come to do something you're passionate about, and learn new things. We are in scale mode at Zencargo and we work to realistic growth targets and metrics. You will thrive here if you enjoy working in a scaling environment. As we grow we want you to grow with us.
- At Zencargo there is a huge opportunity to build your experience and grow your career. We want you to be part of the team for a long time to come, and we will focus on helping you get to where you want to be. We all have dreams and aspirations. As part of the Zencargo team, we ask you to deliver your optimum work and help us create real value for our customers and teams.
Work, Life and Balance
At Zencargo, we work hard! We do, however, realise that you have family, friends, interests and life outside the world of work. As a scaling business, we constantly evolve our reward and benefits approach.
Here are some highlights!
United Kingdom
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible, Remote and Hybrid Working
- Home Equipment Allowance
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance
- Annual L&D Budget
- Paid Volunteering Days
- Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave & Pay
Netherlands
- 33 days paid holiday annually, including statutory Dutch national public holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible, Remote and Hybrid Working
- Home Equipment Allowance
- Annual L&D Budget
- Paid Volunteering Days
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave & Pay
United States
- 33 days paid holiday annually, pro rata, including national public holidays and Veteran’s Day
- Home Equipment Allowance
- 401K Pension Scheme
- Private healthcare scheme
- Annual L&D Budget
- Paid Volunteering Days
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave & Pay
United States
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Zencargo is a company driven by our Vision, Mission and Values. We conduct values interviews as part of our recruitment process to ensure we are able to hire top talent that embodies concepts that align with our core values and beliefs.
- Our Zencargo Vision - "A world with smarter trade"
- Our Zencargo Mission - "To make customers' supply chain their competitive advantage"
Our Zencargo Values
- We Learn Fast and Grow
- We Build Trust
- We Take Ownership
- We Deliver Outcomes
A Fair Chance
Every role in the Zencargo team is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the superpowers and potential of everyone, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other difference that makes you, you.
More than just encouraging your application, we're committed to conscious inclusion that (we hope and intend) cultivates an environment of belonging.
We open our doors to those who share these motivations.
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