Cyber Security Engineer

Moneycorp; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global payments firm is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Coventry to safeguard systems and data. The role requires proven cybersecurity experience, with a focus on designing and implementing security solutions. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, as well as hands-on experience with security tools, are essential. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to a secure digital environment in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with security tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions.
• Analyze threat intelligence and improve detection capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Security operations

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint protection

Firewalls

Job description

Overview

Position at Moneycorp

Welcome to Moneycorp

We're delighted you're interested in being a part of Moneycorp.

In the last decade, Moneycorp has transformed from a largely domestic, consumer-focused provider of foreign exchange to an end-to-end global payments' ecosystem.

With two banking licenses and operations across the entire value chain of the international payments and foreign exchange sectors, we enable businesses, institutions, and individuals to thrive beyond borders.

We help our clients realise their growth ambitions by providing them with worldwide reach, relentless regulatory excellence, and tailored, relevant solutions that resiliently optimise their financial operations.

We\'re fervent about pursuing our goals, making substantial contributions to the payments industry, and consistently offering unwavering support to our clients at every stage of their journey.

Moneycorp is a place where energy, commitment to our shared success and collaboration are core to our DNA. We\'re restless in our drive to surpass the expectations of our clients and unlock opportunities to support them at every stage of their journey.

The foundation of our success is our people, and nurturing a culture of belonging for all of our colleagues is central to our journey as a global business.

Find out more about Moneycorp\'s offering, global footprint and capabilities here: About Us moneycorp

Your Next Challenge

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Engineer to help safeguard our systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions, responding to incidents, and continuously improving our security posture. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a passion for protecting digital environments.

Role Purpose: Embed security-by-design across cloud and IaaS: policy-as-code, Defender for Cloud, IAM hardening, segmentation and CI/CD security. Support PCI DSS and SWIFT CSP controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Engineering & Operations
• Harden Windows/Linux baselines; manage secrets and encryption standards.
• Integrate SAST/DAST scans; gate CICD with security checks.
• Provide audit evidence; coordinate secure cost governance

• Infrastructure & Application Security
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into infrastructure and applications.
• Support secure configuration management, patching, and hardening of systems.
• Review code and architecture for security risks and recommend improvements.

• Threat Detection & Response
• Analyze threat intelligence and apply findings to improve detection and response capabilities.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Participate in security investigations and forensic analysis when needed.

• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure systems and processes comply with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Assist with audits, risk assessments, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain documentation of security controls, policies, and procedures.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, and firewalls.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position to work with our Tech team based in our Coventry office.

Interested?

If the role sounds like you, we invite you to upload a copy of your CV and can do this by clicking on the Apply Now button

Fostering a culture of belonging and inclusivity

We\'re committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and we empower our colleagues to drive meaningful change within our organisation through initiatives like our DE&I focus groups and value champion network.

Like many of our peers, we recognise that fostering inclusivity is an ongoing journey, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to progress. By measuring our efforts through regular assessments and listening to the feedback of our employees, we strive to ensure that our initiatives are impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of our workforce.

Together, we want to build a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, as we believe this is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and collective success.

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