Senior Cyber Security Engineer

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
• MUSThave 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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