Security Engineer

Xcede; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Quant Trading firm seeks an entry-level Security Engineer ideal for graduates with 1-3 years of commercial security experience. You will manage security requests and perform daily tasks like permission management. The position requires a degree in technology or cybersecurity and offers extensive training. The role is mostly office-based, suitable for candidates located within commutable distance of central London. A highly competitive salary and exceptional bonus package are included.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of commercial security experience preferred.
• Degree in technology or cybersecurity-related subject required.
• Willingness to learn various aspects of security engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming security requests and operational tickets.
• Execute day-to-day security tasks such as permission management.
• Collaborate to support identity and access management.
• Maintain documentation for security operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation.
• Support operational efficiency and control effectiveness.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Commercial security experience

Collaborative skills

Automation

Education

Degree in technology or cybersecurity

Tools

Firewall management

Job description

Security Engineer is required by a leading Quant Trading firm. This is an entry-level position and would suit a graduate with 1-3 years of commercial security experience who is looking for a move into a security engineering-focused role. The ideal candidate will have a degree in technology and/or a cybersecurity-related subject and possess an eagerness to learn all aspects of security engineering. Extensive training and development will be provided. The package includes a highly competitive salary and an exceptional annual bonus.

Duties:

• Manage incoming security requests and operational tickets, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Execute day-to-day security tasks such as permission management, firewall rule updates, and access provisioning and deprovisioning
• Collaborate with internal teams to support identity and access management and ensure adherence to security policies
• Maintain and improve documentation for security operational procedures
• Identify and contribute to opportunities for automation and process optimisation
• Support continuous improvement of operational efficiency and control effectiveness

Please note: this is predominantly an office-based role so would suit someone within commutable distance of central London.