Lead Security Engineer

Radley James; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a world-class Security Operations Engineer for a mid-senior level role in the London area. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in security operations and incident response, with hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools and automation skills. This full-time position involves protecting infrastructure and clients’ data and offers competitive compensation along with growth opportunities in a fast-growing fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in security operations, incident response, or SOC roles.
• Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, EDR, DLP, or similar security tools.
• Experience with automation (Python, PowerShell) and integrating AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Detect, investigate, and respond to security events across systems.
• Conduct threat analysis on malware and other cybersecurity risks.
• Document incidents and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Security operations experience

Incident response

Knowledge of SIEM tools

Automation skills (Python, PowerShell)

Analytical skills

Tools

SIEM

EDR

DLP

Job description

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Radley James

Connecting Exceptional Talent with Leading Firms in Technology and Quantitative Trading | Specialist in Building High-Impact Teams for Global Growth

We are working with a next-generation prime brokerage and financing platform, redefining trade and capital management for both traditional and digital assets. Our client is on a mission to build the leading global credit network for institutions, combining deep financial expertise with state-of-the-art technology.

We’re looking for a world‑class Security Operations Engineer to join their growing security team. You will help protect infrastructure and clients’ data, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems across the firm.

What you’ll do:

• Detect, investigate, and respond to security events across systems and networks.
• Conduct threat analysis on malware, phishing, network intrusions, and other cybersecurity risks.
• Build and improve detection rules, analytics, and automation to enhance Security Operations workflows.
• Integrate modern tools, including AI and LLMs, to support security monitoring and response.
• Maintain and optimize critical security tools (SIEM, EDR, DLP, etc.).
• Assist with vulnerability management, including scanning, assessment, and remediation.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement security improvements and enforce policies.
• Document incidents and provide actionable recommendations to enhance cybersecurity posture.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, trends, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security policies.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in security operations, incident response, or SOC roles.
• Hands‑on knowledge of SIEM, EDR, DLP, or similar security tools.
• Experience with automation (Python, PowerShell, SOAR) and integrating AI tools into workflows.
• Understanding of capital markets, trading platforms, or fintech environments is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Be part of a fast‑growing fintech company transforming capital markets.
• Work with cutting‑edge technologies, including AI‑driven automation.
• Collaborative and innovative culture that values ideas and initiative.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Finance

Industries

Investment Management, Computer and Network Security, and Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

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