Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Techwaka; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established fintech firm in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead technical initiatives and enhance security measures. The candidate will implement best practices, provide specialist support, and ensure compliance with industry standards. An attractive salary of up to £60,000 along with a comprehensive benefit package awaits the successful applicant.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Paid Sick days

Company Pension

A comprehensive in-house training

Continued training and development

Friendly and supportive working culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a senior cyber security role.
• MUST have the Right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a regulated industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on technical cyber security initiatives within the Security Operations team.
• Implement security controls and best practices.
• Support vulnerability management and incident response.

Skills

Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, NCSC, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK)

Hands-on experience with security tools: SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls

Expertise in Azure security and securing cloud platforms

Understanding of vulnerabilities and penetration testing

Experience with network security, encryption, TLS, SSL

Education

Certifications such as Azure Security, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, CEH

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Engineer opportunity working within an established fintech firm in Liverpool

• Attractive benefits package
• Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience
• Full Time - Permanent role - Hybrid working available
• Sector: Finance

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Generous Annual Leave
• Paid Sick days
• Company Pension
• A comprehensive in-house training
• Continued training and development
• Friendly and supportive working culture

About the Role:

• Lead on technical cyber security initiatives within the Security Operations team
• Ensure the implementation of robust security controls and best practices
• Provide specialist security support to IT teams, including infrastructure, development, and database teams
• Work with stakeholders to maintain compliance with industry standards such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI/DSS
• Stay ahead of cyber threats, maintaining and improving security monitoring and risk management processes
• Support vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response

Requirements for this role:

• 3+ years' experience in a senior cyber security role
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, NCSC, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Hands-on experience with security tools: SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection
• Expertise in Azure security and securing cloud platforms
• A solid understanding of vulnerabilities, penetration testing, and compliance
• Experience with network security, encryption, TLS, SSL, and security monitoring tools
• MUSThave the Right to work in the UK i.e. British Citizen, ILR status or Settled status - No sponsorships offered / PSW visas are not considered for this role
• Previous experience in a regulated industry (financial services, insurance) - Desirable
• Certifications such as Azure Security, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, CEH - Desirable
• Experience securing Linux, Mac, containerised applications (e.g., Kubernetes) - Desirable
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, ITIL, and security governance frameworks - Desirable

To be considered

Please apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on 020 3763 3888. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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