Senior Cyber Security Engineer in London

Senior Cyber Security Engineer in London

London Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the charge in enhancing cyber security and protecting vital client data.
  • Company: Established international law firm with a strong focus on security.
  • Benefits: Up to £70K salary, 25 days holiday, and flexible work arrangements.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in cyber security while working with cutting-edge technology.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years SOC experience and strong Azure skills required.

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

This established international law firm in Leeds is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to take the reins on their security strategy. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for strengthening security across the firm, protecting client data and critical systems with excellent experience in Microsoft Sentinel, Azure, and Security Copilot. You will be in the office 3 days a week.

What you'll bring:

  • A minimum of 5 years' hands-on SOC experience - threat detection, incident response, and a track record of continuous improvement
  • Solid working knowledge of SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms
  • Comfort using AI tools (Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT) as part of your day-to-day toolkit
  • Strong Azure expertise
  • Bonus points if you've worked in legal or another regulated sector

What you'll be doing:

  • Owning the design and rollout of security controls across the firm's infrastructure
  • Detecting, investigating, and responding to incidents and vulnerabilities as they arise
  • Running risk assessments, audits, and pen tests - then fixing what they uncover
  • Writing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and disaster recovery plans that meet regulatory standards
  • Becoming the firm's trusted voice on all things cyber, briefing stakeholders and leadership
  • Managing external vendor and partner relationships
  • Championing security awareness through training across the business
  • Keeping tabs on emerging threats and legal-sector compliance changes

Benefits: 25 days holiday +

Senior Cyber Security Engineer in London employer: Circle Group

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Contact Details:

Circle Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Cyber Security Engineer in London

Cyber Security Strategy
Microsoft Sentinel
Azure
Security Copilot
SOC Experience
Threat Detection
Incident Response