Cyber Security Jobs in London

The UK's financial and tech hub, home to a vast array of cyber security roles across industries.

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246
Salary range
£24k – £100k
Hiring companies
77

London is the epicentre of the UK's financial and technology sectors, making it a critical hub for cyber security. Major banks, fintechs, and tech scaleups are headquartered here, driving a high demand for skilled professionals. The city's diverse ecosystem includes roles in penetration testing, SOC analysis, incident response, threat intelligence, and more. Many organisations offer both on-site and hybrid working arrangements, providing flexibility to suit different preferences.

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£24k – £100k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 99 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Appvia · 11–50 people · Series A

AWS Senior Platform Engineer (SC Eligible) – 1–2 Days a Month in Office

  • London
  • Hybrid · 1–2 days in office
  • £75,000 – £90,000 pa
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Design, build and operate secure AWS platforms using Terraform, Kubernetes/EKS and CI/CD for public and private sector clients. You will own technical delivery in your area, create reusable modules and deployment patterns, and mentor less experienced engineers within multi-disciplinary consulting teams.

AWS · Terraform · Kubernetes +7

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RiverSafe

Senior Security Consultant (Delivery & Growth)

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  • London
  • Hybrid
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Client-facing consulting role leading end-to-end security engagements across security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, application security and security operations. You'll run workshops, design controls in AWS/Azure/GCP, produce risk-based deliverables and help identify follow-on work, contributing to proposals and account growth.

AWS · Azure · GCP +7

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Roc Search

SOC Manager

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  • London
  • Hybrid · 3 days in office
  • £100,000 – £120,000 pa
  • Lead · manages people
  • Permanent

Hands-on leadership of an MDR security operations function, owning SLA and KPI delivery across a varied mid-market client base while line-managing SOC Analysts and Senior Analysts. Sets investigation quality standards, handles major incidents and escalations, and matures detection, runbooks and automation, including AI-assisted SOC tooling. Combines client-facing service governance with people development and pre-sales support.

Microsoft Sentinel · Microsoft Defender

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Oscar Technology

Solutions Architect

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  • London
  • £85,000 – £95,000 pa
  • Senior

Lead the design of secure, scalable solutions across Microsoft Azure, translating business requirements into high-level and low-level architecture designs. The role covers cloud migration, system integration, API-led connectivity, networking and Infrastructure as Code, working alongside engineering, infrastructure and security teams to provide architectural oversight through delivery.

Microsoft Azure · Terraform · Bicep +7

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Altech Group Ltd

Software Developer

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  • London
  • Remote
  • £40,000 – £50,000 pa
  • Mid-level

Build and improve web applications for a cyber security business, working across the full stack with React interfaces and Node.js services and RESTful APIs. You'll own tasks from requirement to delivery, embed application security, and use AI-assisted development tools daily, joining a small team where you can influence technical and architectural decisions.

React · Node.js · Git +7

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Ricoh

IT Security Compliance & Reporting Analyst

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  • London
  • Mid-level

You will develop and maintain IT security policies, standards and controls, and build compliance dashboards and reporting in Power BI. The role owns the IT Security Risk Register, facilitates risk assessments and supports ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and internal audit activity across a European IT environment.

Power BI

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Hays Technology

Consultant/Senior Consultant - Cyber Strategy & Transformation

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  • London
  • Hybrid
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Client-facing consulting role helping major organisations assess cyber risk, maturity and capability, then turn strategy into practical transformation programmes. Work spans cyber strategy and risk, governance and operating models, and transformation delivery, using frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF and NIS2. Senior Consultants also own workstreams, manage deliverables and coach junior colleagues.

NIST CSF · ISO 27001 · NCSC CAF +1

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4Square Recruitment Ltd

AI Governance / DP Consultant

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  • London
  • Hybrid · 2 days in office
  • £80,000 – £99,000 pa
  • Senior

Client-facing consultancy role combining hands-on privacy operations with advisory work across multiple sectors. Day to day involves delivering DPIAs, LIAs, RoPAs, data mapping, breach response and ICO engagement, plus building governance frameworks and training stakeholders. Distinct for its focus on AI and privacy tech within a specialist team.

IAPP · CIPP/E · CIPM

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The scene

Hiring in London

London's robust economy and global financial status make it a prime location for cyber security professionals. Companies ranging from large financial institutions to innovative tech startups are constantly on the lookout for skilled talent.

The city's diverse industry landscape means that cyber security professionals can find roles in a variety of sectors, from traditional banking to cutting-edge fintech. This diversity provides ample opportunities for career growth and specialisation.

Many organisations in London are also committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, with a strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development. This makes London an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in cyber security.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Financial services, fintech, and tech scaleups are the primary industries hiring for cyber security roles in London.

  • Many cyber security roles in London offer hybrid working arrangements, though some positions, especially in financial institutions, may require on-site presence.

  • Penetration testers, SOC analysts, incident responders, and threat intelligence analysts are among the most in-demand roles in London's cyber security market.

  • For detailed salary information, refer to the salary section on this page, which is updated regularly with live job listings.

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