Cyber Security Engineer
* Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) £52,400‑£68,000 per annum; London £57,700‑£75,000 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
* Role grading: Senior Associate – Regulatory
* Recruitment contact: Benjamin (benjamin.paulon@fca.org.uk). Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Applications via social media or e‑mail will not be accepted.
About the FCA and the Team
We regulate financial services firms in the UK, keeping financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK financial services.
The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital‑first, data‑led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile and cost‑effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency and operational efficiency.
Sitting within DTI, the Technology Resilience team safeguards the FCA’s digital assets, services and suppliers to ensure the organisation remains secure and compliant.
Role Responsibilities
* Build, deploy, maintain and optimise enterprise‑scale threat detection and response platforms including SIEM, EDR, XDR and vulnerability management from initial build through to BAU.
* Improve organisational security posture, availability and operational robustness through measurable engineering and operational outcomes.
* Maintain, develop and improve security tools, processes and procedures to meet changing business needs and strategic objectives.
* Develop, monitor, evaluate and maintain security systems and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems and reduce risk exposure.
* Provide technical security subject‑matter guidance supporting incident, problem and risk management across service‑management activities.
* Collaborate closely with cyber‑security technology resilience product groups and delivery teams, contributing to stakeholder engagement and alignment across levels.
* Support the design, implementation, service readiness and transition of new enterprise security products and services, including automation and engineering best practice.
* Develop professional capability through coaching, communities of practice, practical exposure to a broad security ecosystem and opportunities to deepen technical knowledge and certifications.
Minimum Skills Required
* Extensive experience in a security engineering role supporting enterprise security services, products and architecture in the threat detection and response domain.
* Deep understanding of cyber security principles backed by certifications such as CISSP, CISM or similar.
Essential
* Thorough understanding of networks and engineering protocols related to topologies and standards.
* Technical security knowledge and exposure to relevant technical architecture, environments, platforms, software industry and business practices.
* Solid knowledge and demonstrable experience of information security principles, tools, processes and procedures.
* Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS and others.
* Experience of working collaboratively with internal teams and external IT partners.
* Good communication skills (both oral and written) and comfort engaging at all levels, including senior management.
* Experience coaching others to improve security knowledge and skills.
* Awareness of architectural standards and documentation.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Hybrid model: minimum 40 % office presence per month for general staff (50 % for senior leaders); by September, increase to minimum 50 % per month (60 % for directors and executive directors).
* Non‑contributory pension (8–12 % depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary.
* Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 employee assistance.
* 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
* A flexible benefits scheme tailored to your lifestyle.
For a full list of benefits and the recruitment process, visit the benefits page.
Our Values & Culture
Our colleagues are key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that is free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best.
If you require adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help – reach out for tailored support.
We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including part‑time and job‑sharing options where applicable.
Disability Confident: Our Hiring Approach
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. People or individuals with disabilities and long‑term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will proceed to the next stage of recruitment. In cases of high application volume, we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.
Useful Information and Timeline
* Advert closing: 19 April at 11:59 pm.
* CV review/shortlist: 21 April.
* 1st interview: week commencing 27 April.
* 2nd interview: week commencing 4 May.
* Your recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role; please let them know if you are unavailable for any date during this time.
* SC clearance is required for this role (SC guidance); you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting.
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