Network Security Automation Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to enhance their security protocols. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in network engineering or security, a strong DevOps background, and proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages. This role involves designing network security automation frameworks and collaborating with engineering teams to strengthen security measures in a hybrid environment. Competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance offered.

Benefits

Health work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering and/or security.
• Strong background in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering.
• Experience deploying secure web applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve network security automation frameworks.
• Integrate with vendor APIs and SDKs for automation.
• Support initiatives that strengthen network security.

Skills

Network engineering

DevOps

Scripting (Python, Bash, Go)

Git proficiency

CI/CD systems

Systems, networking, and security engineering

Tools

Infrastructure-as-Code tools

Containerisation and orchestration technologies

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT's culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.

The Security Team within QRT's Technology function is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of QRT's systems and data. The team supports secure operations globally and collaborates closely with technology and business stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of security controls and operational processes.

Your Future Role within QRT

• Design and evolve network security automation frameworks, including templating, validation, and change control
• Integrate with vendor APIs and SDKs to automate configuration and lifecycle activities
• Collaborate with engineering stakeholders to translate designs into automated workflows
• Support cross-functional initiatives that strengthen network security
• Capture network security intent as code and apply peer-review and quality-assurance practices
• Deliver incremental, safe changes using automated testing and controls
• Oversee network and network-security changes across hybrid environments
• Provide technical DevOps expertise within the security domain
• Implement automated, scalable security processes and controls
• Approach security as an enabler for reliable and resilient systems

Your Present Skillset

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering and/or security
• Strong background in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code or configuration tooling
• Strong scripting capability (Python, Bash, Go, or similar)
• Git proficiency including branching workflows and versioning
• Understanding of zero-touch provisioning concepts
• Experience deploying secure web applications
• Experience with CI/CD systems
• Understanding of observability fundamentals (metrics, logging, tracing)
• Familiarity with source-of-truth or configuration-management systems
• Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration technologies
• Secure secrets and configuration management practices
• Strong understanding of systems, networking, and security engineering concepts
• Understanding of security hardening and secure pipeline practices
• Advantageous: exposure to cloud technologies, and experience in data centre environments

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.