Senior Security Engineer - Hedge Fund - up to £185,000 + bonus

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Job title: Senior Security Engineer
Client: World-Leading Hedge Fund
Salary: Up to £185,000 (negotiable DOE) + bonus + exceptional benefits
Location: London

An award-winning Hedge Fund in London is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Security Engineer to join their world-class team.

This is the perfect opportunity work in one of the most talented security teams in the world, whilst taking ownership over highly exciting and mission-critical, greenfield security projects at one of the most successful names in the world of FinTech. You will work with next-gen tech and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Desired Experience(full job spec available):

Strong experience working in technical security roles
Experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and vulnerability management processes, etc.
Familiarity with security incident response procedures.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Experience with Python scripting
Solid experience in GRC
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CEH) are preferred.

Benefits of working there

Work amongst the most talented minds in the industry
Heavy investment in next-gen technology
Dynamic environment
Friendly and highly collaborative culture
Heavy emphasis on personal development
Heavy emphasis on project ownership
Excellent salary with outstanding bonuses (which are guaranteed)

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