Cyber Security Jobs in London

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

Open roles
157
Salary range
£40k – £120k
Hiring companies
60

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.

Salary on the board

£40k – £120k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 62 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Senior Product Designer

A Senior Product Designer will lead end-to-end design for a B2B SaaS cybersecurity platform, shaping user experience and design culture. The role involves deep customer engagement, cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams, and driving intuitive, secure, and scalable product solutions. Emphasis is on research, systems thinking, and high-impact design iteration within a mission-driven security environment.

Risk Ledger London, United Kingdom £85,000 – £95,000 pa

Senior Security Operations Engineer

This role involves strengthening and evolving the security operations and engineering capabilities at a fast-growing cybersecurity SaaS company. The engineer will enhance detection and response, vulnerability management, and cloud security across AWS and GCP, while also designing scalable security services and embedding secure-by-design principles. The position includes mentoring, incident leadership, and shaping the long-term security roadmap in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Risk Ledger London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Pre-Sales Solution Specialist (Zscaler)

This role involves acting as the technical pre-sales lead for Zscaler-based zero-trust security solutions, working closely with sales teams to design and demonstrate architectures across ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX. The specialist will lead technical discovery, create solution designs and proposals, and present to stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to C-suite. A strong focus is placed on hands-on piloting, integration with identity platforms like Entra ID, and leveraging AI tools to streamline pre-sales workflows.

Addition London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £110,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

GSI/Advisory Solution Architect

This role involves enabling and collaborating with Global System Integrators and advisory partners to build, market, and deliver solutions using Palo Alto Networks' Idira identity security technologies. The Solution Architect leads technical enablement, joint solution development, and co-innovation initiatives, ensuring partners are technically aligned and capable. Key activities include delivering training, designing reference architectures, supporting pre-sales efforts, and influencing product strategy through partner feedback.

Palo Alto Networks London, United Kingdom

Head of Information Security

Lead the development and governance of the organisation's information security strategy, aligning with ISO27001 standards and business goals. Oversee risk management, incident response, and ISMS implementation while collaborating with senior stakeholders and external auditors. Deliver security training, audit frameworks, and strengthen resilience through continuous improvement of security controls and recovery plans.

Ashdown Group London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa
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Senior Content Security Engineer, GME Security

This role involves securing pre-release media content across Amazon's entertainment production lifecycle, from on-set workflows to cloud storage and distribution. The engineer will advise production teams on secure environments, assess third-party vendors, develop AI-driven security measures, and build automated tooling on AWS. A key focus is mitigating emerging threats from generative AI, including deepfakes and unauthorized model training on unreleased assets.

Amazon London, United Kingdom
Permanent
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Application Security Engineer

This role involves conducting application security reviews, penetration testing, and developing security tools to safeguard Amazon's services and customer-facing applications. The engineer will also contribute to security training, documentation, and metrics, while collaborating with development teams to embed security best practices. Work spans proactive research, automation, and rapid response to emerging threats in a large-scale cloud environment.

Amazon London, United Kingdom
Permanent

Wiz Security Engineer

This role involves hands-on cloud security engineering with a focus on threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security automation. The engineer will integrate Wiz and Tenable with ServiceNow, harden cloud-native environments (especially Kubernetes), and embed security into CI/CD pipelines. The position supports cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP with regular on-site presence in central London.

VIQU IT South Kensington, London, SW7 4SD, United Kingdom £450 – £550 pd
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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