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Lead Information Security Engineer

Location: London | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 WFH)
Salary: Competitive + benefits

Are you an experienced information security professional ready to make an impact on a global scale?

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Lead Engineer – Information Security to join their London-based global technology team.
This is a key opportunity to take ownership of critical security architecture and strategy across a complex, multi-region enterprise.

The Role

As Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining secure solutions that protect global systems and data.
You’ll play a pivotal role in the firm’s cloud transformation journey, ensuring compliance, resilience, and best practice across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of secure authentication, authorisation, and data protection frameworks.
Manage and enhance Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems, incident response, and risk management processes.
Oversee cloud security architecture across Azure, O365, and iManage Cloud environments.
Collaborate with global IT, compliance, and risk teams to deliver a consistent security posture.
Drive employee security awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You
Minimum 5 years’ experience in information security within a global enterprise environment.
Strong knowledge of cloud and network security (Azure, O365).
Experienced in DLP, SIEM, and incident response processes.
Familiar with ISO 27001/27002 and governance frameworks.
CISSP or CEH certification preferred.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a respected global organisation investing heavily in its security capabilities. This is a high-impact, visible role where your expertise will directly influence global security strategy, innovation, and resilience

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