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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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Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor

This role involves leading cyber and information security risk assessments and assurance for major digital services, producing formal risk assessments, and providing security architectural advice. The advisor will support complex technical environments, promote Secure by Design practices, and mentor digital teams to strengthen cyber risk capability.

TXP London, United Kingdom £750 – £751 pd
Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Security Architect - Consultant / Senior Consultant

This role involves designing and shaping security solutions for complex technology transformation programmes, translating business and security requirements into practical architectures, and working closely with technical teams and client stakeholders. The position offers opportunities to grow in Security Architecture and work across various sectors and technologies.

Harrington Boyd London, United Kingdom £52,000 – £74,000 pa

AI Security Consultant – OWASP / NIS - Cyber Security with LLMs

This role involves advising clients on core security practices and AI-specific risks, conducting security assessments, threat modeling, and implementing governance for AI systems. You will work with both technical and senior stakeholders to ensure secure AI integrations and operations.

Avanti Recruitment Victoria, Greater London, London, SW1P 1BX, United Kingdom £60,000 – £100,000 pa

Security Consultant UK

This role involves conducting security assessments and assurance for new systems and technology changes in a complex enterprise environment. The Security Consultant will work closely with engineering, architecture, and risk teams, applying Secure by Design principles and managing security risks. They will also provide assurance across IAM/PAM, Cloud Security, Network Security, and more.

DCV Technologies London, United Kingdom £500 – £550 pd
Remote Contract Flexible

Security Lead

The Security Lead will oversee security programmes for large-scale cloud transformations in high-threat government environments. Responsibilities include leading secure working practices, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and standards.

Summer Browning Associates London, United Kingdom

Application Security Consultant

The Application Security Consultant will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor to engineering and product teams, leading application security reviews, conducting various security assessments, and integrating security into the development lifecycle. The role involves working across internal IT and customer-facing products, promoting secure coding practices, and delivering security training.

Ricoh London, United Kingdom

Network Security Architect - Firewalls, DNS, Onpremise, Cloud

This role involves designing, implementing, and enhancing secure network infrastructure across both on-premise and cloud environments. Responsibilities include defining network security architecture, driving best practices, and ensuring the resilience and security of critical systems. The position requires strong expertise in DNS, next-generation firewalls, network segmentation, and cloud security.

TRIA London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £700 – £750 pd
Hybrid Contract Flexible

Cloud Security Operations Engineer

This role involves hands-on cloud security operations, focusing on AWS and GCP. Responsibilities include embedding security tools, security monitoring, SIEM, EDR, detection engineering, alert triage, and incident response. The role also requires experience in AI enablement and automation.

MJA (London) Ltd London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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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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