Senior IT Security Engineer in London

Senior IT Security Engineer in London

London Full-Time 85000 - 95000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Prime Personnel UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Protect sensitive data and systems while managing security protocols and conducting risk assessments.
  • Company: Join a dynamic 3-person IT Security team in a hybrid role based in London.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment focused on ongoing cyber resilience and best practices.
  • Why this job: Be a key player in safeguarding our IT infrastructure and making a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Experience with security technologies and strong problem-solving skills required.

The predicted salary is between 85000 - 95000 £ per year.

Requirements

  • We are looking for someone with good working knowledge and experience managing the majority of the following technology stack: Crowd Strike EDR, Mimecast Mail Security Gateway, Duo, Okta, Rapid7 IVM, Tenable IO or Nessus, Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama, In Tune and Conditional Access, Entra ID, Purview, Defender, Active Directory, DNS, and GPO.
  • Experience with Cisco Secure Access, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco ASA, Digicert Certificates and Microsoft Certificate Services, Ivanti patching, Kali Linux tools such as NMAP, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and John, and Microsoft Purview is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • We will manage the Secure Web Gateway.
  • We will manage the Email Security Gateway.
  • We will carry out vulnerability scans, identify risks, and handle remediation.
  • We will manage the perimeter and VPN firewalls.
  • We will manage MFA and SSO.
  • We will manage MDM/MAM and Conditional Access.
  • We will manage security certificates and keys.
  • We will deliver Cyber Security Awareness Training.
  • We will remediate vulnerabilities and weaknesses identified during penetration testing.
  • We will implement and maintain robust security systems and protocols across our IT infrastructure.
  • We will conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans.
  • We will mitigate vulnerabilities identified in penetration testing and implement preventative measures against cyber threats.
  • We will monitor the security infrastructure and detect and respond to potential threats.
  • We will collaborate with the IT team to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
  • We will act as a key technical leader in safeguarding sensitive data and systems.
  • Technologies
  • Active Directory
  • Cisco
  • Linux
  • Security
  • VPN
  • Web
  • More

We are a 3-person IT Security team, and this Senior IT Security Engineer role is a hybrid position based in our London office, with three days a week onsite and two days working remotely.

The role plays a key part in protecting our organisations IT infrastructure, sensitive data, and systems, while supporting security standards, best practices, and ongoing cyber resilience.

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Senior IT Security Engineer in London employer: Prime Personnel UK

Join a prestigious international bank that values innovation and excellence in the financial sector. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you will have access to comprehensive training programs and career advancement opportunities, all within a collaborative and dynamic work culture. Located in a vibrant city, this role offers not only competitive benefits but also the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of finance.

Prime Personnel UK

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

CrowdStrike EDR
Mimecast Mail Security Gateway
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Okta
Rapid7 IVM
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Nessus