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Senior Information Security EngineerKennedyPearce Consulting · London Area, United Kingdom
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Senior Information Security Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-06 London Area, United Kingdom Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary 5,833 GBP–7,083 GBP/mo (70,000 GBP–85,000 GBP/yr) 📊 Market 10,000 GBP–12,500 GBP/mo

About the Company

We're working with a leading financial services organisation looking to appoint a Senior Information Security Engineer. This role will play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the organisation's cyber security capability, working across security operations, governance, risk management and incident response. Working closely with senior technology stakeholders, you'll help strengthen security controls, support regulatory compliance and mentor junior members of the Information Security team.

Responsibilities

  • ● Maintain and enhance the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  • ● Monitor and investigate security events, identifying threats and responding to security incidents.
  • ● Lead vulnerability management activities and support penetration testing remediation.
  • ● Conduct security risk assessments and security assurance reviews.
  • ● Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with security standards.
  • ● Produce security reporting and management information.
  • ● Maintain and develop information security policies and procedures.
  • ● Provide guidance and mentoring to junior Information Security Analysts.
  • ● Work closely with IT teams to continuously improve the organisation's security posture.

Requirements

  • ● 3+ years' experience within Information Security or Cyber Security.
  • ● Experience maintaining an ISMS using frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or SOC 2.
  • ● Strong knowledge of SIEM, incident response, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
  • ● Experience supporting security audits and risk assessments.
  • ● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • ● Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or GIAC.
  • ● Experience with security technologies such as Darktrace and Carbon Black.
  • ● Previous experience working within Financial Services or another regulated environment.