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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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£45k – £125k
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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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£45k – £125k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 42 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Operations Engineering Lead – AWS | Fintech | (UK)

As an Operations Engineering Lead, you will lead a team of 5-7 engineers, define the AWS and DevOps strategy, champion reliability and security, and embed a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. You'll partner with Engineering, Product, and Security teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.

InterAct Consulting London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa
Remote

Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead, 3 month rolling, Heathrow 3 days

As a Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead, you will report to the Cyber Delivery Assurance Principal and collaborate with various teams to ensure effective assurance processes and embed security within operations. Your responsibilities include providing assurance on product delivery, embedding security by design, managing senior stakeholders, and advising on risk management and security controls.

Carbon 60 London, United Kingdom

Cyber Security Analyst: Career Path to Architect

This role involves working directly with clients to understand risk, define security requirements, and design secure solutions. Responsibilities include threat modelling, reviewing designs, and running client workshops. The position offers a career path to Security Architecture and requires strong communication skills.

Avanti Recruitment Victoria, Greater London, London, SW1P 1BX, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa

Head of Information Security

This role involves leading the information and cyber security strategy, setting security policies, and working closely with technical teams to identify and remediate security gaps. The position focuses on hands-on technical expertise and influencing senior stakeholders to manage security risks effectively.

Endeavour Recruitment London, United Kingdom £115,000 – £125,000 pa

Principal RID (Lead Cyber Security Developer)

This role involves designing, building, and securing computational software and infrastructure for UCL’s research. Responsibilities include security hardening, HPC systems, ISO 27001 certification, and guiding best practices in cyber-security across multiple teams.

UCL London, Hybrid, London, United Kingdom £68 – £78 pa
Permanent
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Network Design Engineer - (Wi-Fi, Wireless, LAN / WAN)

This role involves working directly with clients to design and deliver scalable, secure IT infrastructure solutions. Responsibilities include gathering client requirements, conducting network assessments, producing technical designs, and supporting project delivery. The role focuses on LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and enterprise wireless networking, with a strong emphasis on technical design and troubleshooting.

Adecco London, United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Principal Security Architect

The Principal Security Architect will lead security architecture reviews, governance, and assurance for application transformations. Key responsibilities include cloud security, risk management, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Hays Technology London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £700 – £800 pd

GCP Senior DevOps Consultant – London

The role involves developing and automating security controls or building and managing CI/CD and automation services in a large UK financial services environment. You will work with technologies like Terraform, OPA/Rego, GCP, Azure, Python, and Ansible, and collaborate with experienced engineering teams in a regulated environment.

DCV Technologies London, United Kingdom
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Roles hiring in London

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Security Engineer Jobs

£46k – £250k
11 open

Security Architect Jobs

£50k – £186k
9 open

Cyber Security Analyst Jobs

£30k – £75k
4 open

Cloud Security Engineer Jobs

£65k – £70k
4 open

SOC Analyst Jobs

£30k – £36k
3 open

Penetration Tester Jobs

£60k – £65k
2 open
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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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