Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

VP CyberArk Operations Engineer – £110,000 – Hybrid (3x week in London)

Overview:

I am currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Operations Engineer vacancy with one of my clients, a Tier 1 Investment Bank based in Central London. This is a senior role where you will be responsible for overseeing cyber security operations, with a particular focus on privileged access management, identity access governance, and incident response across my client’s banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee Privileged Access Management (CyberArk) and Identity Access Management (RSA IGL) operations.
• Define and implement cyber security policies and governance frameworks in line with regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, FFIEC).
• Drive access control enhancements, ensuring least privilege principles and role-based access control (RBAC) methodologies are enforced.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, privileged access breaches, and audit findings.
• Engage with key business stakeholders to understand security requirements and provide strategic solutions.
• Automate and streamline access management processes using PowerShell, SQL, and scripting tools.
• Oversee Active Directory (AD) account management, privileged account controls, and service account security.
• Collaborate with IT risk, audit, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in IAM and security operations and implement remediation plans.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in cyber security operations, identity access management, and privileged access management.
• Deep knowledge of CyberArk, and other IAM/PAM solutions.
• Strong understanding of security governance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, FFIEC, FCA regulations).
• Proficiency in SQL, PowerShell, and automation scripting for security operations.
• Experience working with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk) and incident response processes.
• Strong knowledge of REST/SOAP web services, Java/JSP, and secure development best practices.
• Hands-on experience managing Linux/Windows servers and SQL/Oracle databases.

Package:

• Up to £110,000 base salary
• 20% bonus
• Full corporate benefits package
• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in Central London)