Senior/Staff Security Engineer

capital.com; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading trading platform as a Security Systems Manager, where you will manage security systems, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role offers a dynamic work environment, significant responsibilities in safeguarding digital assets, and opportunities for professional growth within an award-winning company.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Modern and high-quality equipment

Annual bonuses

Employee referral program

Full annual performance review

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in information security, with a strong background in SIEM, cloud security, and risk assessment.
• Comprehensive understanding of security protocols and system security.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, installation, and operation of security mechanisms.
• Utilize SIEM for monitoring security breaches and lead incident response.
• Conduct assessments of network and cloud services to identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

SIEM

Cloud Security

Risk Assessment

Secrets Management

PKI

Intrusion Detection Systems

Cryptography

Network Security

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding globally. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talent team.

Are you passionate about safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the integrity of digital assets? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise in security systems management can make a tangible difference? We are currently seeking a skilled professional to join our team as a Security Systems Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Security Systems Management: Manage the design, installation, and operation of comprehensive security mechanisms, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, anti-virus software, SIEM, and secrets management solutions to protect sensitive information.
2. Threat Analysis and Intelligence: Utilize SIEM for monitoring security breaches or intrusions across environments, lead incident response and forensic analysis to identify and mitigate threats.
3. Vulnerability Assessment and Management: Conduct assessments of network, infrastructure, and cloud services to identify vulnerabilities, overseeing the deployment of fixes, patches, and security improvements.
4. Cloud Security: Design and implement secure architectures for cloud systems, ensuring adherence to best practices in cloud platforms such as AWS, including secure data storage and access controls.
5. Security Policy and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards. Execute security audits and compliance reviews.
6. Risk Assessment: Perform risk assessments to identify potential security threats, developing strategies to mitigate risks through security enhancements and process improvements.
7. Secrets Management and PKI: Establish and maintain secure methods for managing secrets (API keys, credentials) and oversee the Public Key Infrastructure for managing digital certificates and encryption keys to ensure secure communications.
8. Architectural Review: Evaluate the organization’s infrastructure and network architecture for security implications, recommending enhancements to strengthen security posture.
9. Research and Development: Stay updated on new security trends, threats, technologies, and tools, particularly focusing on SIEM, cloud security, secrets management, and PKI solutions.
10. Collaboration and Consultation: Serve as a security expert for IT projects and business units, advising on secure system architecture and best practices in security.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
2. At least 8 years of experience in information security, with a strong background in SIEM, cloud security, network architecture, risk assessment, secrets management, and PKI.
3. Comprehensive understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and overall system security.
4. Expertise in secure network, system, and application architecture design, particularly in cloud environments.
5. Proficiency in network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, SIEM, and secrets management systems.
6. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and familiarity with cloud security frameworks and best practices.
7. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, coupled with strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

What you will get in return:

1. You will join a company that cares about work and life balance.
2. 25 days annual leave.
3. Hybrid work model (3 days/week from office).
4. Private Medical Insurance for you and your family after probation period.
5. Death In Service benefit.
6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
7. Season Ticket Loan after probation.
8. Cycle to Work scheme after probation.
9. Modern and high-quality equipment.
10. Annual bonuses.
11. Employee referral program.
12. Full annual performance review.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.