Senior Security Engineer

Job Title: Senior Security Engineer/AnalystDepartment: Information TechnologyReports To: Chief Information Security OfficerSalary: £110,000 (plus 15% bonus)Step into the world of a leading global player in the insurance industry. As the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats to sensitive data and critical operations. This is where YOU come in. Our client is seeking a determined and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to help them stay ahead of the curve.Your role will be pivotal in safeguarding sensitive information, protecting systems, and ensuring a robust security posture. Your expertise will be critical as our client take on exciting new security projects and optimise existing security infrastructure.What You'll Be Doing: Lead the Charge: Spearhead technical security projects, seeing them through to successful completionSecurity Operations: Manage and maintain the day-to-day operations of essential security product suites, ensuring they're operating at peak performanceRisk Mitigation: Continuously assess current security processes, identifying and implementing enhancements to minimise the company's risk profileKnowledge is Power: Stay up-to-date on the latest security trends and threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices, adapting your strategies to safeguard the company's assetsAutomation: Develop and implement scripts (Python/PowerShell) to automate security tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual effortSecurity Metrics: Collaborate with the CISO and Data Security Program Managers to deliver insightful security metrics to the Board members and Executive CommitteeMaturity Enhancement: Actively contribute to improving the company's security maturity level, aligning with industry frameworks and best practicesCross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the IT Infrastructure Security Services Group, collaborating with the Infrastructure team on security initiatives and technical projectsIncident Response: Participate in incident response activities, utilising your expertise to mitigate and resolve security incidentsWhat Should You Bring to the Table?Proven experience in a Security Analyst role, ideally within the financial services sectorStrong technical background in SIEM, Next Gen Firewall, Internal Vulnerability scanning, remediation, and internal attack simulation programsExperience with Active Directory/Windows environmentsKnowledge of current data regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)Experience with NIST, CSC, or Mitre ATT&CK frameworksExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work independently and proactivelyExperience with security product APIsExperience protecting cloud (Azure, AWS, O365) and SaaS environmentsLinux and/or Mac security experienceParticipation in Red/Blue/Purple Team penetration testing exercisesProject management experience highly desirable (as PM or technical lead)Scripting skills (Python and/or PowerShell)Education:Cyber Apprenticeship certificate, A Levels, or equivalent work experienceCISSP certification (highly desirable)Why Join Our Client?Opportunity to make a real impact on the security posture of a leading organisationChallenging and rewarding work in a collaborative, supportive environmentCompetitive compensation and benefits packageOpportunities for professional development and growthIf you're ready to take your security career to the next level, we encourage you to apply!Even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with every requirement, don't hesitate to apply – we value passion, potential, and a drive for excellence.