Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in Central London is seeking a VP CyberArk Operations Engineer to oversee cyber security operations. This senior role focuses on privileged access management and incident response, ensuring compliance with security governance frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £110,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

20% bonus

Full corporate benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security operations and access management.
• Deep knowledge of CyberArk and IAM/PAM solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL, PowerShell, and automation scripting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Privileged Access Management and Access Management operations.
• Define and implement cyber security policies and governance frameworks.
• Drive access control enhancements and lead investigations into security incidents.

Skills

Cyber Security Operations

Access Management

Privileged Access Management

Automation Scripting

SQL

PowerShell

Tools

CyberArk

RSA IGL

SIEM Solutions

Linux

Windows

SQL

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

VP CyberArk Operations Engineer – £110,000 – Hybrid (3x week in London)

Overview:

I am currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Operations Engineer vacancy with one of my clients, a Tier 1 Investment Bank based in Central London. This is a senior role where you will be responsible for overseeing cyber security operations, with a particular focus on privileged access management, access governance, and incident response across my client’s banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee Privileged Access Management (CyberArk) and Access Management (RSA IGL) operations.
• Define and implement cyber security policies and governance frameworks in line with regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, FFIEC).
• Drive access control enhancements, ensuring least privilege principles and role-based access control (RBAC) methodologies are enforced.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, privileged access breaches, and audit findings.
• Engage with key business stakeholders to understand security requirements and provide strategic solutions.
• Automate and streamline access management processes using PowerShell, SQL, and scripting tools.
• Oversee Active Directory (AD) account management, privileged account controls, and service account security.
• Collaborate with IT risk, audit, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in IAM and security operations and implement remediation plans.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in cyber security operations, access management, and privileged access management.
• Deep knowledge of CyberArk, and other IAM/PAM solutions.
• Strong understanding of security governance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, FFIEC, FCA regulations).
• Proficiency in SQL, PowerShell, and automation scripting for security operations.
• Experience working with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk) and incident response processes.
• Strong knowledge of REST/SOAP web services, Java/JSP, and secure development best practices.
• Hands-on experience managing Linux/Windows servers and SQL/Oracle databases.

Package:

• Up to £110,000 base salary
• 20% bonus
• Full corporate benefits package
• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in Central London)