Staff Security Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London seeks a Senior Security Engineer to enhance their cybersecurity measures. This hybrid role involves designing security solutions, leading incident response, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security and advanced security technologies, and will collaborate across teams to protect critical systems and customer data.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Retirement plan with company match

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and generous parental leave

Daily lunch allowance

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in information security roles.
• Strong experience with AWS security controls.
• Proficiency in security automation languages (Python, JavaScript).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain security solutions in cloud and on-premises.
• Lead incident response efforts and forensic investigations.
• Monitor security logs and respond to potential threats.

Skills

Information Security

Cloud Security

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

EDR solutions

IAM platforms

DLP solutions

Job description

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Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi- team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office / 2 days remote).

About your team:

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for strengthening our security infrastructure, implementing advanced security controls, and protecting our critical financial systems and customer data. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive security improvements and ensure compliance with financial industry regulations.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:

* Design, implement, and maintain security solutions across our cloud and on-premises environments
* Lead incident response efforts for security breaches and events, including forensic investigations and root cause analysis
* Develop and enhance our SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) capabilities to streamline security operations
* Monitor and analyze security logs, alerts, and events using SIEM tools to identify and respond to potential threats
* Implement and manage cloud security controls in AWS and other cloud environments
* Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability management activities
* Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and frameworks including PCI DSS, SOC 2, and other relevant standards
* Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, procedures, and technical guidelines
* Lead security awareness initiatives and provide guidance to technical teams on security best practices
* Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies to enhance our security posture

Which skills are required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
* 6+ years of experience in information security roles with progressive responsibility
* Strong experience with SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and security automation tools
* Demonstrated expertise in cloud security, particularly with AWS security controls and architecture
* Experience with and access management solutions such as Okta, SailPoint, or similar IAM platforms
* Proficiency in security monitoring, log analysis, and threat hunting
* Experience with implementation and management of DLP solutions
* Knowledge of scripting and programming (Python, JavaScript, PowerShell) for security automation
* Understanding of financial industry security requirements and regulatory compliance frameworks

## Qualifications
* Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
* Experience in the financial services industry
* Knowledge of AI/ML security considerations and controls
* Experience building custom security tools and integrations
* AWS Certified Security Specialty or other relevant security certifications
* Experience with phishing simulation platforms and security awareness programs
* Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat modeling

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium.
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups