Senior IT Security Engineer
New Yesterday
London (Hybrid)
80,000 - 85,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits
Join a leading London-based broker and market maker with offices worldwide! We are looking for a Senior IT Security Engineer to play a vital role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and data, working as part of a close-knit, expert IT Security team.
The Role
You will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect systems from ever-evolving cyber threats. You'll serve as the technical lead, drive key security initiatives, and play a pivotal role in mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, manage, and respond to threats via SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms
- Conduct vulnerability scans and support remediation and risk mitigation efforts
- Oversee WAF, DDoS, VPN, and perimeter firewalls
- Manage Email and Web Security Gateways
- Administer MFA, SSO, PAM, MDM/MAM, and Conditional Access systems
- Maintain security certificates, encryption keys, and IDS/IPS systems
- Deliver cybersecurity awareness training and lead ad-hoc security projects
- Support and resolve issues identified during penetration testing
Ideal Experience
We're looking for someone with strong hands-on experience in most of the following technologies:
- Essential:
- CrowdStrike EDR
- Mimecast
- Duo, Okta
- Rapid7 IVM, Tenable IO or Nessus
- Palo Alto Firewalls, InTune, Entra ID, Active Directory
- Desirable:
- Imperva WAF, Menlo Security, Cisco Secure Access/Umbrella, KnowBe4, AppCheck
- Ivanti or Automox patching
- Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, BurpSuite
Candidate Profile
- Professional certifications such as CISM, MS SC100/200/900, OSCP are advantageous
- Background in financial services, SOC environments, or penetration testing preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage across teams and deliver training effectively
- Able to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Contributory pension (SIPP), life assurance, income protection
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Subsidised gym membership
Ready to step into a key security leadership role with one of London's premier trading firms?
Apply now and help us secure the future of global trading
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- Location:
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Category:
- IT & Technology