Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Financial Services

Lawrence Harvey
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 82K

Job location

Tech stack

Bash
Command-Line Interface
Computer Security
Data Governance
Linux
DNS
OSI Models
Python
Windows Server
Routing
Powershell
Ansible
Security Information and Event Management
Software Vulnerability Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Cyberark
Operational Systems
Qualys

Job description

We are searching for a skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer to come and join a well-versed, collaborative team of experts that truly want to see each other win and progress. You'll be reporting to a passionate leader within a respected division of the business.

What you will do:

  • Act as key contact for audits, IT risk, and governance compliance.
  • Manage and support cybersecurity tools and platform incidents.
  • Assist incident response, vulnerability scans, and security deployments.
  • Identify risks, gaps, and improve processes with mitigation plans.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and serve as EMEA security centre of excellence.

Requirements

  • MUST HAVE strong experience with Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (basic command line, directory navigation, user permissions)
  • Networking & Infrastructure: Networking fundamentals, OSI layers, troubleshooting AD, DNS, GPO, routing, and integrated systems.
  • Cybersecurity Tools: Varonis (Data Governance), Qualys (Vulnerability Management), SIEM platforms, DLP solutions, PAM tools (CyberArk), Endpoint Protection platforms, EDR tools.
  • Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible (for task automation and process improvement).
  • Security & Compliance Knowledge: Regulatory frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SAMA; vulnerability management; access control configurations; incident response support.

Very much keen to speak with candidates that don't necessarily tick all of the above boxes.

This is an excellent opportunity within a business that promotes progression, professional development and upskilling!

About the company

Lawrence Harvey are partnered with a market-leading, globally respected financial institution that have an array of exciting projects ongoing within their Cyber Security Engineering Division; meaning they're looking for a new addition to the team!

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