Cyber Security Engineer (Secure by Design) in London

Cyber Security Engineer (Secure by Design) in London

London Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Embed security in major projects and ensure solutions are secure from start to finish.
  • Company: Join a leading global financial institution with a focus on cyber security.
  • Benefits: Earn £400/day with a guaranteed permanent salary of £85,000 and hybrid working.
  • Other info: Great career growth opportunities and work with cutting-edge technology.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on enterprise-scale cyber transformation in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Cyber Security Engineering and strong understanding of Secure by Design principles.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

  • Cyber Security Engineer (Secure by Design)
  • London | Hybrid
  • £400 per day (Inside IR35) | Guaranteed Permanent Conversion to £85,000

We’re partnering with a leading global financial institution to hire a Cyber Security Engineer into its growing Secure by Design team.

This is a contract‑to‑permanent opportunity, offering an initial £400/day Inside IR35 with a guaranteed move into a permanent role paying £85,000.

Hybrid Working

4 days per week in the London office during the contract period, reducing to 3 days per week upon permanent conversion.

You’ll work across major application launches and technology transformation projects, embedding security throughout the delivery lifecycle and ensuring solutions are secure by design from concept through to production.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Embed Secure by Design principles across application and infrastructure projects.
  • Review and challenge application, cloud and network architectures.
  • Conduct threat modelling and security design reviews.
  • Implement and validate security controls across the SDLC.
  • Partner with Engineering, Architecture and Dev Ops teams to deliver secure solutions.
  • Drive best practices across Identity & Access Management, data protection, network security, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management and incident response.
  • Ensure alignment with security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS and CIS Controls.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Experience in Cyber Security Engineering, Security Architecture or Application Security.
  • Strong understanding of Secure by Design and secure application delivery.
  • Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS or GCP), Dev Sec Ops and threat modelling.
  • Experience implementing security controls and influencing technical design.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why Join?

  • Guaranteed permanent position following the initial contract.
  • £400/day Inside IR35 with a clear path to an £85,000 permanent salary.
  • Hybrid working with 4 days onsite during the contract, reducing to 3 days onsite as a permanent employee.
  • Work on enterprise‑scale cyber transformation and application delivery programmes within a globally recognised financial services organisation.
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Cyber Security Engineer (Secure by Design) in London employer: Bonhill Partners

Bonhill Partners offers an exceptional work environment for Data Engineers, providing the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic global commodities trading setting. Employees benefit from a culture of innovation and collaboration, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in a vibrant industry hub, the company fosters a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and encourages team members to push the boundaries of data engineering.

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Contact Details:

Bonhill Partners Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cyber Security Engineer (Secure by Design) in London

Cyber Security Engineering
Security Architecture
Application Security
Secure by Design principles
Threat Modelling
Security Design Reviews
Security Controls Implementation