Overview
Cyber Security Engineer required by an established, global asset management firm based near Bank station to join a focused, high-impact 3-person IT Security team. It is a hybrid role (3 days office, 2 days remote), and the salary is up to £90k + Bonus + Corporate Benefits.
Reporting directly to the IT Security Officer, you will take technical ownership of implementing, maintaining, and hardening robust security across a global infrastructure.
This is a brilliant opportunity to act as a key technical leader, safeguarding sensitive financial data while gaining exposure to modern AI and automation security frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Hardening: Manage and optimise enterprise Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco), WAF/DDoS protection (Imperva), and Microsoft Gateways.
- Threat Detection & Response: Oversee email/web security gateways (Mimecast, Menlo), SIEM/SOAR platforms, and EDR/XDR alert response (CrowdStrike, Rapid7 IDR).
- Identity & Access Management: Administer MFA/SSO protocols using Okta and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Endpoint & Vulnerability Management: Manage MDM/MAM solutions via Microsoft Intune, execute vulnerability scans/remediation (Rapid7 IVM), and manage security certificates (Digicert).
- Governance & Culture: Remediate penetration test findings, contribute to ad-hoc security architecture projects, and deliver security awareness training (KnowBe4).
Requirements
- Industry Experience: A strong technical background within Financial Services or a structured SOC / Penetration Testing environment.
- Core Stack Familiarity: Deep hands‑on experience with enterprise tools like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Entra ID, Okta, Mimecast, or Rapid7.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interface with the wider business.
- Certifications: Relevant industry certifications are highly preferred (e.g., CISM, Microsoft Security, OSCP).
Location, Hours & Flexibility
- Model: Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote).
- Hours: Shift pattern covering core operational hours (07:30 - 17:30) to support financial market operations, with occasional out‑of‑hours project work.
Salary & Benefits Package
- Financial: Competitive base salary up to £90k + performance‑related bonus + company pension.
- Health & Lifestyle: 25 days holiday, income protection, life assurance, and a subsidised gym membership.
- Travel: Season ticket loan scheme.
- Professional Development: Continuous support and funding for advanced security certifications.
Apply now to be a key technical leader safeguarding sensitive data and systems in a highly collaborative environment. Make a significant impact on our global security posture.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Cybersecurity
- Information Security
- Infrastructure Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Penetration Testing
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Incident Response
