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Senior IT Security Engineer

Broadbean Technology
Greater London
5 days ago
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Senior IT Security Engineer

London (Hybrid)

£80,000 - £85,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits

Join a leading London-based broker and market maker with offices worldwide! We are looking for a Senior IT Security Engineer to play a vital role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and data, working as part of a close-knit, expert IT Security team.

The Role

You will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect systems from ever-evolving cyber threats. You'll serve as the technical lead, drive key security initiatives, and play a pivotal role in mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor, manage, and respond to threats via SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and support remediation and risk mitigation efforts
  • Oversee WAF, DDoS, VPN, and perimeter firewalls
  • Manage Email and Web Security Gateways
  • Administer MFA, SSO, PAM, MDM/MAM, and Conditional Access systems
  • Maintain security certificates, encryption keys, and IDS/IPS systems
  • Deliver cybersecurity awareness training and lead ad-hoc security projects
  • Support and resolve issues identified during penetration testing

Ideal Experience

We're looking for someone with strong hands-on experience in most of the following technologies:

  • Essential:
  • CrowdStrike EDR
  • Mimecast
  • Duo, Okta
  • Rapid7 IVM, Tenable IO or Nessus
  • Palo Alto Firewalls, InTune, Entra ID, Active Directory
  • Desirable:
  • Imperva WAF, Menlo Security, Cisco Secure Access/Umbrella, KnowBe4, AppCheck
  • Ivanti or Automox patching
  • Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, BurpSuite

Candidate Profile

  • Professional certifications such as CISM, MS SC100/200/900, OSCP are advantageous
  • Background in financial services, SOC environments, or penetration testing preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage across teams and deliver training effectively
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • Contributory pension (SIPP), life assurance, income protection
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • Subsidised gym membership

Ready to step into a key security leadership role with one of London's premier trading firms?

Apply now and help us secure the future of global trading

May & Stephens Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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