Senior Security Engineer & Architecture Lead

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund is seeking an experienced Information Security professional for a senior role focused on strengthening security across network, cloud, data, and systems environments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in information security, with hands-on knowledge in threat modeling and penetration testing. Responsibilities include enhancing security practices, providing second-line support, and managing security tools. An excellent opportunity for a tech-savvy individual ready to tackle complex challenges.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in information security roles such as security engineering, architecture, operations, or application security.
• Hands-on experience with threat modelling, penetration testing, and automated security validation.
• Strong understanding of cloud, network, and systems security principles.

Responsibilities

• Enhance security across core domains including network, system, email, cloud, and data security.
• Act as a security advisor for major IT projects, ensuring risks are identified, managed, and mitigated.
• Manage and optimise a broad suite of security tools.

Skills

Information security operations

Threat modelling

Penetration testing

Cloud security

Scripting (Python or PowerShell)

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

EDR

DLP

Vulnerability scanners

Firewalls

Email gateways

Job description

A leading global hedge fund is seeking an experienced Information Security professional for a senior role focused on strengthening security across network, cloud, data, and systems environments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in information security, with hands-on knowledge in threat modeling and penetration testing. Responsibilities include enhancing security practices, providing second-line support, and managing security tools. An excellent opportunity for a tech-savvy individual ready to tackle complex challenges.