Job Specifications
Cyber Security Engineer – London (Hybrid)
If you’re passionate about threat detection, incident response, and building modern security capabilities, this role puts you right at the centre of a growing cyber function within a leading financial services environment.
We’re looking for a hands‑on Cyber Security Engineer who can strengthen our detection, response, and monitoring capabilities while helping shape the future of our security tooling, processes, and controls.
What You’ll Be Doing
Enhancing and operating core security capabilities including SIEM, MDR, security monitoring, and threat detection tooling
Supporting Security Incident Response (SIR) activities, including triage, investigation, containment, and recovery
Contributing to DFIR workflows and helping mature incident playbooks and response processes
Working with technology and business teams as the go‑to specialist for security controls, tooling, and best practice
Designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions across endpoint, identity, network, and cloud environments
Improving key security processes including vulnerability management, patch governance, IAM, endpoint security, and network security
Developing and maintaining security policies, SOPs, and incident response playbooks
Feeding Threat Intelligence / CTI insights into monitoring, detection logic, and response processes
Supporting projects that uplift enterprise security capabilities (e.g., log aggregation, IAM enhancements, EDR improvements)
Providing security input into change management, asset management, third‑party assessments, and technology acquisition
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
2+ years in a Cyber Security Engineer, Analyst, or similar hands‑on security role
Experience in financial services or another regulated environment
Strong technical exposure to security tooling: SIEM, EDR, MDR, vulnerability scanners, patch management, CASB, DLP, penetration testing tools
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, and packet analysis
Ability to assess the security posture of operating systems, cloud services, and network appliances
Experience working with cross‑functional teams and communicating clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Desirable:
Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or similar
Knowledge of OS hardening and CIS Benchmarks
Familiarity with ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, Cyber Essentials
Experience with IT audit processes and risk assessments
Exposure to Threat Intelligence platforms, DFIR tooling, or SIR frameworks
Who You Are
A proactive, curious security professional who enjoys solving problems and improving controls
Comfortable explaining technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
Someone who thrives in a fast‑moving, regulated environment and takes pride in protecting customer assets
This is a great opportunity to influence and mature a security function while working with modern tooling and a supportive team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your cyber career, we’d love to speak with you.
About the Company
At Pinnova Talent, we believe people power innovation. That’s why we focus on connecting the best talent with companies where they can truly make an impact. We don’t just fill roles, we build relationships. For clients, we take the time to understand your culture, vision, and goals. For candidates, we look beyond the CV to uncover ambitions, motivations, and values. Our name reflects what we stand for, helping talent and companies reach their peak potential through innovation. Whether you’re growing your team or exploring yo...
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