Information Security Engineer

Crédit Agricole SA; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a highly motivated Information Security Engineer to enhance their security posture within the UK IT Security team. The role involves implementing security controls, automating tasks, and supporting incident response, alongside engaging with a collaborative team to uphold the highest security standards.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Application Security or Pen testing.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in Python and API Security.

Responsibilities

• Support secure coding practices and vulnerability assessments.
• Monitor applications compliance with security standards.
• Design and maintain automated security testing workflows.

Skills

Scripting skills

Infrastructure/application security knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Proactive improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Tools

CheckMarx

Job description

We’re looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Information Security Engineer to join our dynamic UK IT Security team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in strengthening our security posture by:

• Supporting the development and implementation of application security controls
• Automating security-related tasks to improve efficiency and consistency
• Contributing to the enhancement of our incident response capabilities

This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and technical skills will directly impact the security of our systems and services

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of secure coding practices.
• Assist in application security testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborate with developers to embed security into the SDLC.
• Help design and maintain automated security testing workflows.
• Contribute to vulnerability reporting and security recommendations.
• Apply security best practices to IT and security projects.
• Monitor applications for compliance with security standards.
• Promote application security awareness and best practices.
• Aid in maintaining incident response plans for security events.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of infrastructure/application security and industry standards.
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and a passion for automation.
• Logical, engineering-focused mindset with stakeholder influence.
• Strong self-motivation, teamwork, and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
• Driven, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
  

You will have

• Recent experience in a relation to Application Security, Pen testing, Application Development, or a DevOps Internship/Apprenticeship.
• Understanding of application security concepts, including secure coding practices, threat modelling, vulnerability management, and access control mechanisms.
• Previous Experience with CheckMarx or similar application security tools and API Security.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.

Supplementary Information

Our commitment to you

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Ourcommitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Degree

Experience

· Recent experience in a relation to Application Security, Pen testing, Application Development, or a DevOps Internship/Apprenticeship.

· Understanding of application security concepts, including secure coding practices, threat modelling, vulnerability management, and access control mechanisms.

· Previous Experience with CheckMarx or similar application security tools and API Security.

Technical skills required

· Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offersare open to persons with disabilities.For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ca_cibLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credit-agricole-cib/By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offersare open to persons with disabilities.For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ca_cibLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credit-agricole-cib/By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.