At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security initiatives and ensure systems stay secure during digital transformations.
- Company: Join a dynamic Cyber Security team in a major financial services organisation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 1-2 days a week in the office at Canary Wharf.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in security engineering and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security team and play a key role in a major digital transformation programme. This is a hands-on role responsible for delivering security technologies, providing technical leadership across projects, and ensuring systems, data, and services remain secure throughout business change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of security infrastructure, tooling, and controls.
- Provide expertise across Security Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Security, and Cryptography.
- Support projects by embedding security requirements and assurance activities.
- Coordinate penetration testing and manage remediation activities.
- Contribute to security architecture, secure SDLC, and application security standards.
- Act as an escalation point during major incidents, disaster recovery, and business continuity events.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure secure delivery practices.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a Senior Security Engineering role within a mid-to-large organisation, ideally in Financial Services, Insurance, or another regulated industry.
- Strong background delivering cyber security projects in fast-paced environments.
- Hands-on experience with traditional and modern security technologies.
- Expertise in SAST, DAST, SCA and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSSP or equivalent are a nice to have.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
1 to 2 days a week in the office - in Canary Wharf.
Senior Security Engineer - Stakeholder Management - SAST DAST Skills - Hybrid Role in London employer: Michael James Associates
Join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises innovation and security in the heart of Canary Wharf. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values your expertise and offers ample opportunities for professional growth within the dynamic financial services sector. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a significant impact on our digital transformation journey.
