Senior Cyber Security Engineer opportunity working within an established fintech firm in Liverpool
- Attractive benefits package
- Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience
- Full Time – Permanent role – Hybrid working available
- Sector: Finance
Benefits
- Competitive Salary – £55,000 – £60,000 per annum
- Generous Annual Leave
- Paid Sick days
- Company Pension
- A comprehensive in-house training
- Continued training and development
- Friendly and supportive working culture
About the Role:
- Lead on technical cyber security initiatives within the Security Operations team
- Ensure the implementation of robust security controls and best practices
- Provide specialist security support to IT teams, including infrastructure, development, and database teams
- Work with stakeholders to maintain compliance with industry standards such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI/DSS
- Stay ahead of cyber threats, maintaining and improving security monitoring and risk management processes
- Support vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response
Requirements for this role:
- 3+ years’ experience in a senior cyber security role
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, NCSC, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Hands-on experience with security tools: SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection
- Expertise in Azure security and securing cloud platforms
- A solid understanding of vulnerabilities, penetration testing, and compliance
- Experience with network security, encryption, TLS, SSL, and security monitoring tools
- MUST have the Right to work in the UK i.e. British Citizen, ILR status or Settled status – No sponsorships offered / PSW visas are not considered for this role
- Previous experience in a regulated industry (financial services, insurance) – Desirable
- Certifications such as Azure Security, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, CEH – Desirable
- Experience securing Linux, Mac, containerised applications (e.g., Kubernetes) – Desirable
- Familiarity with Zero Trust, ITIL, and security governance frameworks – Desirable
To be considered
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Job Category: cyber security
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Liverpool