Senior Security Engineer
KX
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 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
£ 94KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing Security
Identity and Access Management
Zero Trust Network Access
Security Information and Event Management
Software Vulnerability Management
Google Cloud Platform
Multi-Cloud
Cybercrime
Qualys
Job description
KX is hiring a Senior Security Engineer to serve as a cornerstone of our global security operations. This is a high-visibility role bridging technical security operations, cloud security engineering, and compliance governance.
You will act as the primary escalation point for advanced security investigations, orchestrate MSSP services, strengthen our multi-cloud security posture (AWS, Azure, GCP), and ensure alignment with key frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC2 Type 2, and CMMC.
Requirements
- Advanced SOC / Tier 2-3 incident response expertise
- Strong SIEM, XDR and EDR platform experience
- Deep understanding of AWS, Azure and GCP security controls
- Vulnerability management lifecycle expertise
- IAM, encryption and Zero Trust architecture knowledge
- Ability to communicate security risks to non-technical stakeholders
Essential Experience
- Multi-cloud security experience across at least two major providers
- Hands-on vulnerability management ownership
- Experience in regulated environments (SOC2 / ISO 27001 / CMMC)
- CISSP (or equivalent)
- Professional-level cloud security certification (AWS / Azure / GCP), * GCIH, GCFA, GCTI or similar incident lifecycle certifications
- OSCP or CREST certification
- Threat hunting or forensic certifications
- Qualys certification
- Enterprise DLP platform experience
About the company
About KX
KX software powers the time-aware, data-driven decisions that enable fast-moving companies to outpace competitors, realizing the full potential of their AI investments. The KX platform delivers transformational value by addressing data challenges related to completeness, timeliness and efficiency, ensuring companies understand change over time and can achieve faster, more accurate insights at any scale, cost-effectively.
KX is essential to the operations of the world's top investment banks, aerospace and defence, high-tech manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, automotive and fleet telematics organisations. The company has established offices and a robust customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.