IT Security Engineer

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Our client is a highly successful, international Bank based in central London. They are looking to expand their cyber security capacity by appointing an IT Security Engineer within the wider IT Team as the first line of defence for the function.

This position will be broad in scope, encompassing firewalls, application security, operating system security, data centre security, physical security of computer rooms as well as liaising with 3rd parties and internal teams on pen testing and risk assessments. The role will also be responsible for compiling and developing cyber security policy and procedures, investigating incidents and ultimately ensuring best practice standards in place across the function.

In order to succeed in this role, you will have a background in Digital Products, Platforms or Applications before moving into a Cyber position, and have strong experience of working in a Bank or Financial Services setting. You will have excellent exposure to Cyber Security frameworks, SIEM and Virtualization tools. Mandarin language skills are preferred but not mandatory.

In return, you will get a highly competitive annual salary and exceptional wider benefits package as well as the opportunity to have a meaningful and long-lasting impact in a critical team that is part of an internationally recognised organisation.

Please note, this role requires 5 days per week on site in Central London.