Senior Security Engineer CIAM

Job Role: Senior Security Engineer - CIAMLocation: Hybrid - City of LondonSalary: £100,000 - £120,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Security Engineer with a passion for safeguarding systems and driving innovation in identity and access management?

Do you thrive in complex environments where you can solve critical security challenges and influence long-term strategy?

If you're driven by excellence, collaboration, and the opportunity to make an impact on a global financial institution, this could be the perfect role for you. Join us as a Senior Security Engineer, where you'll help shape a market-leading digital platform and deliver secure, cutting-edge customer experiences.

Ideal Candidate:
  • Strong hands-on expertise with Hardware Security Modules (HSM), AWS Secrets Manager, and certificate lifecycle management (rotation, revocation, automation)

  • Experienced with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, AWS CLI, and automation tooling (Chef or similar)

  • Proven background in Cloud Security, with deep knowledge of:- AWS security controls, policies, and automation- Role-based and attribute-based access controls- Cryptographic protocols and secure key lifecycle management- Securing microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps best practices

  • Skilled in penetration testing and hands-on coding with JavaScript, Java, or Python

  • Strong understanding of vulnerability scanning, remediation, and vendor management

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across engineering, security, and product teams

Desirable Skills:
  • Hands-on configuration, deployment, and operation of ForgeRock IAM solutions (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS)

  • Knowledge of PKI-based identity, HTTP header signing, and advanced authentication protocols

  • Exposure to both AWS and Azure environments

  • Experience embedding security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

This is a hybrid role, with 2-3 days a week in the City of London.

If you're ready to take on a high-impact role in one of the world's leading banks and help shape the future of secure digital identity, get in touch today to arrange a chat!

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Company
Sanderson
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£100,000 - £120,000 per annum, Negotiable, Inc benefits
Posted
Company
Sanderson
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£100,000 - £120,000 per annum, Negotiable, Inc benefits
Posted