At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security initiatives and enhance global cybersecurity for a dynamic enterprise.
- Company: Join a leading player in the insurance and underwriting sector based in London.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Must be available for interviews next week; ideal for detail-oriented and analytical candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by defending against evolving cyber threats in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in cybersecurity with strong knowledge of security tools and frameworks.
Are you a seasoned Cybersecurity Engineer ready to play a key role in defending a global enterprise against evolving cyber threats? We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our London-based team and help strengthen the digital resilience of one of the most dynamic players in the insurance and underwriting sector.
About the Role
As part of our Security Engineering team, you’ll be instrumental in enhancing our cyber defence capabilities across our global infrastructure. From designing and implementing cutting-edge security solutions to influencing architectural decisions and leading key security projects, your work will directly contribute to our mission of maintaining a strong, agile, and secure digital environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead security engineering initiatives to enhance our global cybersecurity posture
- Collaborate across IT, architecture, and security teams to assess, implement, and manage advanced security tools and systems
- Play a pivotal role in incident response and root cause analysis for complex security issues
- Drive automation of processes, implement best practice frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK), and ensure thorough documentation of systems and workflows
- Engage with vendors, test and deploy security technologies, and contribute to technical decision-making
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years in a cybersecurity engineering role, ideally in a complex, enterprise-scale environment
- Deep experience with security tools: Firewalls, SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, WAF, PAM, etc.
- Strong understanding of server/network/system security – Windows (2012–2022), Linux, Azure, Active Directory, M365
- Knowledge of secure architecture, Zero Trust, and cloud security frameworks
- Professional certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+, OSCP, SC-200, or similar) are a strong plus
- Proven ability to analyse and act on large datasets and security reports
- Strong communication skills – able to translate complex security issues to technical and non-technical audiences
- Calm under pressure, analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative
