Cyber Security Engineer

Salary: £75,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• We are looking for 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security Engineering, Security Operations, or Detection Engineering.
• We need a strong understanding of cloud security and modern enterprise environments.
• We require hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and incident response workflows.
• We value experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar tools.
• We are looking for knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or CIS.
• We want a strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work across multiple security domains.
• Experience in regulated or financial environments is beneficial but not essential.
• Desirable certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or AWS Security Specialty.

Responsibilities

• We design, implement, and improve security controls across cloud and enterprise infrastructure.
• We enhance SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR capabilities, including alerting, tuning, and integrations.
• We build intelligent detection and response workflows.
• We develop automation solutions using scripting and AI-assisted tooling.
• We lead technical investigations and incident response activities.
• We improve threat visibility and reduce false positives through detection engineering.
• We conduct vulnerability management and remediation initiatives.
• We partner with engineering, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to embed security into operational processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• We perform threat modelling, security reviews, and risk assessments.
• We support compliance and audit initiatives across regulated environments.
• We contribute to security standards, documentation, and operational best practices.
• We monitor emerging threats and recommend improvements to our security posture.

Technologies

• AI
• AWS
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Support
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security

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We are a fast-growing, technology-led financial services business operating in a highly regulated environment, combining the pace and innovation of a modern tech company with the complexity of enterprise-scale infrastructure. Security is a major investment area for us, with a strong focus on cloud security, cyber resilience, automation, and intelligent threat detection. This is a collaborative team where security is seen as a business enabler, not a blocker. The role is based in London with hybrid working, requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. We offer a high-impact opportunity within a growing cyber security team, broad technical exposure across cloud, infrastructure, and security operations, strong investment in modern tooling and automation, and a competitive package with long-term growth opportunities.

last updated 25 week of 2026