Security Engineer – Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hedge fund in London seeks a Security Engineer to manage IAM solutions, vulnerability strategies, and incident response. Candidates must possess strong academic backgrounds and 3–5+ years in cybersecurity, with proven experience in cloud platforms. The role requires on-site presence in Mayfair, London.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity/infosec engineering.
• Strong experience with IAM tools and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy IAM solutions (Entra ID, Conditional Access, PAM).
• Drive vulnerability management strategy and tooling.
• Apply Zero Trust principles and respond to threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IAM tools

Cloud platforms

Python scripting

Stakeholder engagement

Vulnerability management

Communication

Education

Degree from a leading university

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Security Engineer – Hedge Fund, london (city of london)

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

I am recruiting on behalf of a very prestigious hedge fund in London, looking to hire a Security Engineer with experience across IAM, device security, vulnerability management and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Although IAM plays a big of the role, wider experience across the above security areas is required.

The makeup of my client’s organisation is built on individuals with strong academic foundations and a track record of high performance. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate a history of academic excellence, typically from a leading university or institution known for rigorous standards.

Responsibilities will include:

• Architect and deploy IAM solutions (Entra ID, Conditional Access, PAM)
• Drive vulnerability management strategy and tooling
• Apply Zero Trust and Secure by Default principles
• Monitor systems, respond to threats, and support incident response
• Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical teams

Required experience:

• 3–5+ years in cybersecurity / infosec engineering
• Strong experience with IAM tools, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and Python scripting
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Location: Mayfair, London – 5 days onsite per week

If you have a history of securing complex technical environments at pace, please apply so we can discuss the role and compensation in more detail.