Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience as a Security Engineer, preferably within the Banking & Financial Services industry. Strong understanding of network security protocols, encryption technologies, and security frameworks. Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners. Familiarity with industry regulations and standards including GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and FCA compliance. Relevant certifications advantageous, such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset. Strong communication skills, able to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain robust security measures to defend against evolving cyber threats. Integrate security tools and processes into the CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps), ensuring security is shifted left. Manage and execute Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) on proprietary applications. Act as the primary security resource for development teams, providing technical advice on vulnerability fixes and secure coding practices. Conduct formal threat modelling exercises for new features and application architectures. Define, implement, and audit secure configuration standards for all corporate systems. Deploy, manage, and optimize Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions and host-based firewalls. Engineer and govern the secure configuration of IAM services. Oversee the technical operation of the enterprise vulnerability scanning program. Design, implement, and maintain complex rule sets and policies on Next-Generation Firewall platforms. Configure and tune Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (NIPS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). Lead the research, deployment, and operationalisation of new network and cloud security tooling. Technologies: CI/CD Cloud DevSecOps Firewall IAM Network Security AWS Azure Support Linux OWASP Windows More: At Phillips & Cohen Associates, we are dedicated to excellence in the Banking & Financial Services sector. Our commitment to innovation and security underpins our success, and we are seeking a skilled IT Security Engineer to join our dynamic team at either our Exchange Quay, Salford Manchester or our Kirkby, Liverpool office. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, and professional development opportunities. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment with on-site parking and access to cutting-edge technology, making it an ideal place to grow your career. last updated 19 week of 2026