Security Engineer | Global Macro Trading Specialist

[Up to c. £200k Comp Package | On-Site Working]

Looking to make an immediate impact within a high-performing financial firm? We're working with a globally respected investment manager known for its rigorous risk discipline and advanced technical stack, seeking a Security Engineer to play a hands-on role in strengthening identity, access, and cloud security infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to join a close-knit, London-based team with direct ownership over security tooling, architecture and operations - all within a fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment...

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms, including Entra ID (Azure AD), ensuring secure access and role governance across systems
• Design and implement security controls for hybrid cloud environments (Azure and AWS), aligning with NIST and CIS best practices
• Proactively monitor systems and respond to security alerts, investigating issues across endpoint, identity, and infrastructure layers
• Support internal audits and compliance checks, maintaining security documentation and assisting with remediation efforts
• Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud engineering teams to ensure security principles are embedded within project delivery
• Manage and fine-tune tooling across endpoint protection, log aggregation, and vulnerability scanning
• Help shape policy improvements and contribute to security awareness and hygiene across the business

What You’ll Bring...

• 3-6 years of hands-on experience in security engineering, ideally within financial services, a hedge fund, or a FAANG-level tech environment
• Proven expertise in IAM technologies - particularly Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, and related policy management
• Strong familiarity with public cloud security controls across Azure and AWS
• Working knowledge of networking concepts and how they intersect with modern security architectures
• Exposure to automation/scripting in PowerShell or Python for infrastructure or policy workflows
• Experience deploying or integrating SIEM and EDR tools, as well as conducting incident response
• (Preferred) Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks, or ISO 27001
• (Preferred) Industry certifications such as AZ-500, SC-300, or AWS Security Specialty

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