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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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121
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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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Transformation Success Engineer (TSE)

The Transformation Success Engineer drives end-to-end technical migration and operational adoption of Palo Alto Networks' security platforms for enterprise customers. This role focuses on high-velocity data cutovers, delivering hands-on 'Day in the Life' workshops to build customer team proficiency, and leading value realization sessions that demonstrate measurable security and operational improvements using platform analytics. It combines deep technical execution with customer engagement to ensure successful transformation to modern security operations.

Palo Alto Networks London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent

Practice Architect - Delivery Architecture

This role involves validating and refining delivery methodologies and architectures for cybersecurity solutions in real-world customer environments. The Practice Architect ensures that deployment frameworks are practical, repeatable, and scalable across Cortex, Cloud, and Network Security platforms. They act as a technical escalation point, drive lifecycle improvements, and bridge global standards with regional execution through cross-functional collaboration and hands-on field validation.

Palo Alto Networks London, United Kingdom

Platform Engineer

This role involves building and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure to enable rapid and reliable software delivery. You'll develop internal platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and self-service tooling while embedding security and observability across the engineering lifecycle. The position emphasizes developer experience, SRE principles, and support for AI/ML infrastructure within a collaborative engineering team.

Risk Ledger London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Security Architect

This role involves designing and implementing robust security architectures to protect critical business functions for high-profile clients. The Senior Security Architect will assess complex systems, identify vulnerabilities, and provide strategic guidance on security transformation initiatives. The position is technically focused on delivering end-to-end cyber security solutions within a fast-growing, award-recognised team.

Bridewell London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Penetration Tester

This role involves conducting comprehensive penetration tests across web, API, network, cloud, and mobile environments, from scoping to client debrief. The candidate will produce detailed technical reports, present findings directly to clients, and contribute to tool development by researching emerging vulnerabilities. It's a client-facing position requiring strong technical depth and communication skills within a consultancy setting.

VIQU IT Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0EA, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa
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Principal OT Security Consultant

This role involves leading OT security engagements for critical national infrastructure clients, delivering high-quality cyber security solutions and building senior relationships. The consultant will shape service offerings, lead technical teams, and identify growth opportunities. Focus is on client delivery and strategic advisory in industrial control environments.

Bridewell London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Cyber Security Engineer - MS Sentinel, Defender, SSO, PKI, SC-100/200, CISSP

This role involves strengthening cybersecurity across a global IT environment through hands-on engineering, incident response, and vulnerability management. You'll work with tools like MS Sentinel and MS Defender to monitor threats, remediate risks in Windows Server and Azure environments, and support major incidents. The position also includes designing secure infrastructure solutions and improving security posture through proactive risk assessment and technical leadership.

Comtecs London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Cyber Security Consultant - Penetration Tester

Conduct penetration testing engagements across network, cloud, and web application environments, delivering technical assessments and client-facing reporting. Work collaboratively within a security team while managing independent projects and supporting client scoping discussions. Focus on identifying and communicating security risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

FlexIT Talent Solutions Ltd London, United Kingdom £65,000 pa
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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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