Security Operations Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Security Operations Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with various stakeholders and third-party suppliers to uphold security commitments and maintain client trust. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-growing company that values innovation and collaboration, providing you with the chance to make a significant impact in the field of information security. Embrace a culture of accountability and ambition while enjoying a range of employee benefits that support your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Annual discretionary performance bonus

Hybrid working policy + flexible hours

Extended parental leave

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced company pension plan

Salary sacrifice scheme

5 days study leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Death in service coverage

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise with AWS and security services.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and DLP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage security operational activities and automate tasks.
• Monitor systems for breaches and conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Lead compliance audits and forensic analysis.

Skills

AWS cloud technologies

SIEM

IDS/IPS

DLP

endpoint security

scripting or programming languages

networking fundamentals

security incident response

analytical skills

problem-solving skills

Tools

Nessus

Inspector

SecurityHub

SonarQube

ZAP

Job description

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We're looking for a Security Operations Engineer to join our Information Security and Compliance team. You'll be pivotal in managing information and cybersecurity risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and taking ownership of a range of security tooling and testing.

This position will see you collaborating with internal stakeholders across Engineering and Internal Services, and engaging with third-party suppliers to uphold TradingHub's information security commitments and maintain client trust.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of security operational activities across the organisation
• Automate activities wherever possible to reduce the ongoing Security Operations manual tasks burden
• Deploy, configure and manage security tools including firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus and endpoint protection
• Monitor systems for security breaches and suspicious activity, investigate incidents and coordinate responses appropriately
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, prioritize risks and collaborate on timely remediation with system owners
• Lead the collection and presentation of technical evidence supporting compliance during periodic audits
• Perform forensic analysis, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, including relevant content of TH policies and standards

Requirements

• Hands-on expertise with AWS cloud technologies and security services
• Extensive experience with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP and endpoint security
• Good knowledge of assessment and scanning tools Nessus, Inspector or SecurityHub
• Proficiency in configuring firewalls, intrusion systems and antivirus software
• Proven experience using scripting or programming languages to achieve automation goals
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals & operating systems
• Experience with security incident response, including forensic analysis, root cause analysis, and incident mitigation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAST & DAST tools SonarQube or ZAP
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as SOC2 and ISO 27001

Life at TradingHub is a rewarding journey within a fast-growing company that thrives on innovation and collaboration. By combining the best of both tech and finance, we’re able to solve complex problems together and deliver meaningful results to our customers. Everybody has value to bring, and we welcome individuality as a key driving force behind our collective success.

Rooted in everything that we do are our core values: Accountability, Ambition, Partnership and Trust. These provide the foundation for a sustainable workplace culture and the platform for you to harness your unique experience and become the best version of yourself. We believe in our people and invest in their growth, and together, we can sit on the right side of history.

Employee benefits:

• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• Hybrid working policy + flexible hours
• Extended parental leave (up to 6 months of fully paid maternity leave)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced company pension plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• 5 days study leave towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to Work & Techscheme
• Death in service coverage

Don’t tick every single requirement?Research shows that candidates from under-represented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet all the criteria. We are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, so if this role excites you, please don't let our specification hold you back. Get in touch!

TradingHub is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnic or national origins, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. TradingHub selects candidates for interview based solely on their skills, experience and qualifications.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all and we encourage candidates to inform us of any required adjustments. A full copy of our diversity, equity and inclusion policy will be made available to you upon request.