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
121
Salary range
£45k – £125k
Hiring companies
67

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

£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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Sr Channel Solution Consulant

This role involves serving as the lead technical strategist and trusted advisor for BT, a major service provider partner, across the UK and EMEA. The individual will drive joint technical alignment, co-architect security offerings, and lead presales and post-sales technical engagements focused on Network Security, Zero Trust, SASE, and SecOps. Key activities include enabling partner capabilities, leading proof of concepts, and aligning innovation roadmaps around AI Security and automated threat response.

Palo Alto Networks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Professional Services Principal Consulant

A Principal Consultant will lead large-scale SOC transformation and XSIAM deployment programs for strategic customers, providing expert guidance on log ingestion, detection engineering, and AI-driven security modernization. The role involves shaping enterprise security operations, optimizing threat detection, and mentoring high-performing teams. Close collaboration with product and R&D teams ensures field-driven innovation.

Palo Alto Networks London, United Kingdom
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Head of Cloud Engineering

Leads and grows the Cloud Security practice, defining technical vision and commercial strategy. Drives adoption of cloud and AI security technologies, strengthens key vendor partnerships, and builds a high-performing team of specialists. Combines technical leadership with client-facing consulting and strategic business development.

Bridewell London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Senior Security Consultant

This role involves delivering complex cybersecurity projects and managing senior-level client relationships within a leading UK security firm. The consultant will articulate and implement Bridewell's security propositions, focusing on client engagement and tailored solutions. Expertise in end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities and experience in client-facing roles are central to the position.

Bridewell London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Founding Engineer

As a Founding Engineer, you'll work across the full stack to build a security-focused product using canaries that detect intrusions in cloud environments. You'll collaborate closely with founders and engineers, shipping daily using C#, .NET Core 10, Terraform, and HTMX. The role emphasizes high-quality, rapid development in a tight-knit, office-based team with strong engineering practices and AI-assisted tooling.

Tracebit London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Business Automation Manager

Lead and hands-on build business automation initiatives across sales, finance, marketing, and customer success functions using AI and workflow tools. Identify inefficiencies, design intelligent automations, and mentor a small team while delivering measurable productivity gains. Work at the intersection of operations, data, and AI to transform how the business operates with a focus on practical, high-impact solutions.

Red Sift London, W1F 8GR, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Platform Engineer

This role involves designing and managing AWS cloud architecture, building infrastructure as code with Terraform, and developing CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with architecture and security teams to ensure secure and scalable cloud infrastructure in a hybrid London setup.

Sanderson London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Cyber Security SOC Analyst

As a Cyber Security SOC Analyst, you will monitor systems, respond to alerts, and manage incident reporting. You will work closely with the Escalations Management Team to mitigate threats and provide operational support to the wider Cyber Security Team.

Gold Group London, United Kingdom £30,000 – £36,000 pa
Hybrid 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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