Apollo Solutions | Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

London

Hybrid working

£100,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

My leading Financial Services client is looking for a skilled Senior Security Engineer to join their dynamic team based in London. This is a collaborative environment where you can contribute to the Product team, building cloud-based security solutions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of the internal platforms. Collaborating closely with the Network/ Infrastructure teams to implement and maintain security controls, tooling, and services. conducting threat modelling, penetration testing, and responding to security incidents.

Key Skills and Responsibilities:

• Secure data and maintain security tooling, services, and controls.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate security into the software development life cycle.
• Conduct threat modelling and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Respond to and mitigate security incidents promptly.5 years minimum experience in a Cyber Security Engineer or equivalent role
• Cyber qualifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP or equivalent •
• Experience of IT System Administration of Linux and Windows technologies
• Knowledge of Enterprise Class infrastructure technologies
• Demonstrate understanding of TCP/IP + Firewalls technologies • Demonstrate Linux/Windows command line for reviewing processes, service state, network activity, restarting services.
• Deep Understanding of wider Technologies around Server, Desktop, Storage, Network, Database, F/Walls, SaaS, Virtual Machines.
• Experience of Advanced Threat Protection / Behavioural Analytics Tooling
• Demonstrate understanding of security issues announced in the industry, threat actors, and interpret appropriate response/activity based on risk and impact
• Demonstrate Knowledge of running exploits/penetration testing for assessment of our own tools and infrastructure.
• Experience of incident management process, vulnerability assessment and management
• Demonstrate understanding of Mail security controls
• Understanding of common methods of attack, from phishing to insider threats
• TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching – an understanding of the fundamentals: the language, protocols used, and underpinning technologies of the internet • Experience working in a Financial or Critical Production environment

Must-Have:

5 years minimum experience in a Cyber Security Engineer or equivalent/role

• Cyber qualifications such as CEH, CISSP, OSCP or equivalent
• Experience of IT System Administration of Linux and Windows technologies
• Knowledge of Enterprise Class infrastructure technologies
• Demonstrate understanding of TCP/IP + Firewalls technologies
• Demonstrate Linux/Windows command line for reviewing processes, service state, network activity, restarting services.
• Deep Understanding of wider Technologies around Server, Desktop,
• Storage, Network, Database, F/Walls, SaaS, Virtual Machines.
• Proven/Demonstrable experience in securing data and maintaining security tooling, services, and controls.
• Familiarity with threat modelling and penetration testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of cryptography, authentication mechanisms, and security incident response.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.

If you\’re ready to take on an exciting opportunity as a Senior Security Engineer with my leading FS client and join them in shaping the future of online retail while ensuring the highest security and protection standards, send your CV as soon as possible for a confidential call to discuss.