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
349
Salary range
£26k – £200k
Hiring companies
85

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

£26k – £200k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 165 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

By seniority
£k base
Junior
26
60
3 jobs
Mid
29
100
64 jobs
Senior
35
200
65 jobs
Lead
50
151
17 jobs
Director
75
140
5 jobs
Live jobs

349 live roles

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Data Scientist - Defence & Security

This role involves working on cutting-edge machine learning and GenAI solutions, deploying models in secure government and defence environments. Responsibilities include technical leadership, pipeline development, and mentoring junior engineers within a specialist team.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom £75,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

School Caretaker

The School Caretaker role involves a wide range of duties to ensure the smooth running of the school, including security, maintenance, and groundskeeping. The caretaker will work closely with the groundsman, maintenance supervisor, and drivers, and will be responsible for tasks such as patrolling the site, minor repairs, and pool maintenance. The role is live-in and includes on-call responsibilities during weekends.

Optima Recruitment Kt228Bl, KT22 8BL, United Kingdom £29,000 pa
On-site Permanent Shift-work Clearance Required

Azure and On-prem Infrastructure Architect

This role involves designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud and on-premises infrastructure, focusing on Azure and VMware. You will work closely with DevOps, security, and operations teams to ensure architecture is delivered and optimized, while also evaluating emerging technologies.

ARC IT Recruitment London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Regional Information Security Lead (Europe & USA)

This role involves leading cyber security governance, risk, and compliance across multiple sites in Europe and North America. You will work closely with IT teams, senior stakeholders, and operational leaders to improve cyber security maturity, manage risks, and drive the implementation of security controls.

TRIA London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £85,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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IT Security Manager - Wembley

This role involves leading and maturing the cybersecurity function, overseeing security operations, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with external security providers, manage incident response, and support data security initiatives in a large organization undergoing digital transformation.

Adecco Wembley, HA9 7BP, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Customer Success Engineer Prisma Access / SaaS - UK

As a Customer Success Engineer for SASE, you will act as the primary technical contact for customers, ensuring proper security integrations and providing real-time support. You will work closely with CISOs, Security Architects, and DevOps teams to implement best-in-class cloud security solutions, coach customers on cloud security management, and proactively address technical challenges.

Palo Alto Networks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Lead Security Engineer

This role involves leading security engineering efforts, defining and driving security testing methodologies, and mentoring junior engineers. The Lead Security Engineer will work across cloud and application platforms, perform security assessments, and ensure secure-by-design development practices.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa
Permanent Clearance Required

AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and managing secure, scalable AWS cloud environments. You will develop Infrastructure as Code, build CI/CD pipelines, implement monitoring and logging, and collaborate with Agile teams to deliver reliable and secure cloud solutions.

83zero London, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa
Permanent Clearance Required
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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