Security Engineer — Practical Risk & Controls (Engineering-Led)

Iceberg; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is seeking a Security Engineer for its Cybersecurity function in London. This mid-senior level role involves assessing regulatory developments, designing security controls, and ensuring the firm's operations are secure in a high-speed environment. Ideal candidates should have 1–5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, with a solid technical foundation. The position emphasizes hands-on implementation rather than compliance, making it a unique opportunity for those who thrive in complex technological settings. The role requires working on-site 4–5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in Cybersecurity or Technology Risk roles.
• Experience in a technical security discipline like incident response or vulnerability management.
• Hands-on mindset focused on effective security controls.

Responsibilities

• Assess new markets and regulatory developments for cybersecurity controls.
• Design and implement effective security controls with compliance teams.
• Strengthen the firm’s security posture by anticipating real threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Analytical mindset

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

A leading global trading firm is seeking a Security Engineer for its Cybersecurity function in London. This mid-senior level role involves assessing regulatory developments, designing security controls, and ensuring the firm's operations are secure in a high-speed environment. Ideal candidates should have 1–5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, with a solid technical foundation. The position emphasizes hands-on implementation rather than compliance, making it a unique opportunity for those who thrive in complex technological settings. The role requires working on-site 4–5 days a week.