A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise-wide cyber security platforms and engineering capabilities within a highly regulated environment.
The Opportunity
This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving strategic security engineering initiatives across vulnerability management, application security, AI security, threat modelling, security analytics, and metrics engineering. You will build and lead a high-performing engineering function while delivering scalable, automated security services that enhance organisational resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of cyber security tooling and platforms.
- Drive vulnerability, exposure, and security posture management across complex technology estates.
- Develop and enhance application security, API security, AI security, and threat modelling capabilities.
- Establish security metrics, reporting, and analytics platforms to measure control effectiveness.
- Build automation-first engineering practices and integrate security into DevOps and development pipelines.
- Partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to align security strategy with organisational objectives.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee security technology selection and optimisation.
About You
- Significant experience leading security engineering teams within complex, highly regulated organisations.
- Strong background in cyber security engineering, architecture, vulnerability management, and application security.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale security platforms from strategy through implementation and operation.
- Expertise in automation, cloud technologies, analytics, and security tooling integration.
- Comfortable engaging executive stakeholders and translating risk into practical engineering outcomes.
- Experience within financial services, capital markets, banking, or critical infrastructure environments is highly desirable.
If you are excited about direct impact and working on high-visibility projects at the heart of the financial services industry, then look no further.
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Lead Cyber Security Engineer employer: Huxley
As an Investment Bank located in the heart of London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid working model allows for a balanced approach to work-life integration, while our commitment to employee development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the organisation. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise in Oracle EPM and ERP will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and shaping the future of finance technology.
