Description

Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer (AVP/VP level) to join their Group Information Security team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise security tools and platforms, ensuring the bank's infrastructure and systems remain resilient against cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of security tools and technologies across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments.
• Manage the full lifecycle of security tools - including deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance - to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, operations, and incident response teams to support new initiatives and integrations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to strengthen the bank's cyber defence posture.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and deployment guides.
• Provide L2/L3 technical support and work with vendors to resolve complex issues.
• Contribute to automation initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and scalability of security operations.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 6-12 years of relevant experience in cyber security engineering or infrastructure security roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise security tools such as EDR, SIEM, PAM, DLP, vulnerability management, or network security platforms.
• Proven background in system and tool deployment, configuration management, and troubleshooting in large-scale or regulated environments.
• Sound understanding of security frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001) and best practices.
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise across technical and non-technical teams.

If you are a proactive security professional with a strong technical foundation and an interest in driving cyber resilience within a leading bank, we would like to hear from you.

EA Licence: 16S8091

EA Reg No.: R1656500