Senior IT Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services trading company seeks a Senior IT Security Engineer in Central London to enhance security infrastructure. This role involves managing the Security Operations Center and implementing a zero trust architecture while ensuring compliance with ISO27001 and NIST standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of Azure-focused Info Sec experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Info Sec focusing on Azure.
• Familiarity with Security Audits and Report Writing.
• Proficiency in PIM/PAM and Frameworks setup.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Implement zero trust architecture and select tools.
• Establish frameworks and perform vulnerability assessments.

Skills

NIST

ISO 27001

Info Sec

Vulnerability Management

Pen Testing

Tools

Azure AD

Defender

Sentinel

Job description

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Senior IT Security Engineer, London (City of London)

Client:

Optima Connections Limited

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior IT Security Engineer - Zero Trust

Type: Permanent

Salary: 60 - 85K plus bonus and benefits

Location: On-site - Central London

We are an established, global financial services trading company seeking to enhance our infrastructure and security of trading systems. Our goals include achieving ISO27001, NIST, and implementing a zero trust architecture.

The role requires you to be based in the UK and onsite at least 4 days per week.

You will report to the Head of Security / Operations and be responsible for all security aspects, including managing the SOC, setting up PIM/PAM, establishing frameworks, selecting tools, and implementing the zero trust architecture.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a technically strong individual aiming to advance security systems while remaining hands-on.

Experience required:

• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL
• Azure - 5 years experience in Info Sec (Azure AD, Defender, Sentinel)
• PIM/PAM
• Audits and report writing
• Assessments
• Vulnerability Management and Pen Testing