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Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Siena Partnership
City of London
5 days ago
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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer required by my Financial Services client.


This is a an 'outside' IR35 contract role which is remote first, with infrequent travel to the City of London.


This role sits in a small UK Security Engineering function and will involve a balance between project work, 'tactical' improvements and BAU work, with a slight bias towards project work.


Key current and upcoming projects are in the following areas:

* Privileged Access Management (PAM)

* Data Loss Prevention (with an element of AI)

* Managed Services Security Providers (MSSP)

* Network segmentation


This role would suit someone with a security engineering background across projects and BAU, an ability to contribute to design and an ability to work effectively as part of a small team in a fast-paced, closely regulated environment.


I have a full JD I can share once we've spoken, but these are the key requirements:


* Endpoint Detection and Response, WAF, Privileged Access Management, Cloud Security, CASB, Firewalls, SIEM platforms

* Microsoft tech stack - Azure, M365, Windows Server 201202022, OnPrem EntraID

* Security framework knowledge across NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS controls, MITRE ATT&CK

* Familiarity with secure architecture principles, zero trust and cloud security

principles and settings.


This is an urgent requirement, so please apply without delay if this is of interest.

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