308 IT Security Specialist jobs in London

Overview

The VacancynWe have a new permanent opportunity for a Cyber Security Specialist to join the Information & Cyber Security Team, reporting into the Information Security Manager. The successful role holder will act as the security Subject Matter Expert (SME) on various projects, working independently with the support of the wider team. Your primary focus will be on providing expert advice and guidance on security solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small team with a wide remit, heavily based in the cloud (Azure), with a smaller on-premise footprint.nKey Priorities

Security Consultancy

Provide expert security advice and guidance on various projects.nAct as the security SME, ensuring that security considerations are integrated into project plans and deliverables.nCollaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate security risks.nSecurity Assessment

Conduct security assessments and reviews of systems, applications and processes.nIdentify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate security measures.nEnsure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulations.nSecurity Awareness

Promote security awareness within the organisation.nDevelop and deliver security training and awareness programmes.nStay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.nCloud Security

Advise on securing cloud-based solutions, with a focus on Azure security tooling (e.g. configuring Azure Policy).nProvide guidance on best practices for cloud security architecture and design.nAssist in the development and implementation of cloud security policies and procedures.nAbout You

We have identified the following skills, knowledge, and experience as essential for success in this role however we understand that everyone's learning journey is different and there is no one size fits all. If you feel you have many of the below strengths but don’t tick all the boxes, we'd still love to hear from you.nTechnical Skills

Strong understanding of information and cyber security principles and practices.nExperience with security assessment and risk management methodologies.nProficiency in cloud security, particularly with Azure security tools and services.nKnowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).nFamiliarity with security technologies such as firewalls, web proxies/remote access solutions.nExperience with ZTNA, CTI, threat modelling is beneficial.nSoft Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.nAbility to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills.nAbility to align security outcomes with business objectives.nProactive and self-motivated with a keen attention to detail.nQualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or a related field, or relevant industry experience.nRelevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable.nProven experience in an information security role, preferably in a cloud-based environment.nWorking at the FSCS

At FSCS we are purpose driven and committed to delivering an exceptional service and results for our customers.nWe have invested greatly in a flexible people offering that we're proud of, that our employees love and that supports and promotes diversity, inclusion, and overall wellbeing. Key benefits include:nEmployer pension contributions from 9% - 15% dependant on your contributions and length of servicenLife assurance, income and critical illness protectionnPrivate medical and dental insurancenEAP and Virtual GPn26 days annual leave + bank holidays and the option to sell 5 or buy up to 9 additional days per annum to suit your lifestylenEnhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave - 6 months full paynAdditional discounts and options to earn rewards to spend at your choice of retailernAbout Us

For the past 21 years, FSCS has been getting customers of failed authorised financial services firms back on track.nOur strength is in our numbers. Since 2001, we have helped 6.5m customers and paid back £26bn in compensation. Over the years we have continually strived to be better, faster, and more empathetic to our customers' needs in an ever more complex financial world. FSCS is an organisation that makes a difference, and in which our people truly make a difference.nWe have grown from modest beginnings in 2001 to helping customers during historic events such as the 2008 banking crisis and supporting vulnerable customers during the pandemic. As a result of this success, FSCS has become increasingly respected, insightful, and influential in the regulatory eco-system. It is an exciting time in our journey as we now have an opportunity to play a bigger role in breaking the cycle of rising consumer harm and costs; by being part of a system that is about prevention rather than cure.nOur Strategy

PreparenWhat we are aiming fornWe shall respond to large and complex firm failures, whilst maintaining our seven-day pay-out for savers in banks, building societies and credit unions. We will actively contribute to increasingly effective resolution when firms fail.nWhy this mattersnFSCS needs to contribute to public confidence and financial stability by being ready to respond when called upon across the full range of protected products.nOur approachnMaintain well-tested contingency plans, backed by necessary capabilities and robust customer information.nCollaborate with industry to improve the customer information we rely on for payouts.nImprove our ability to respond quickly to investment and insurance failures.nWork with industry and regulators to improve resolution arrangements.nProtectnWhat we are aiming fornFSCS is known and trusted for protection that puts people back on track through outstanding customer experience.nWhy this mattersnCustomer expectations are rising. The service our customers receive must meet their expectations in terms of speed, accessibility and ease of use, in order to maintain consumer trust and confidence.nOur approachnExploit digital technology to create the service our customers expect, at lower cost to our levy payers.nImprove the speed of our service by eliminating time and process inefficiencies, particularly with third parties.nExploit our new strategic partnership - by drawing on our partner's expertise, scale and experience.nProvide continuity of cover for policyholders in failed insurance companies.nPromotenWhat we are aiming fornWe shall raise awareness of FSCS protection across all of the products and services we protect, particularly retirement savings products.nWhy this mattersnAwareness of, and trust in, FSCS protection maintains confidence in a crisis. Awareness also helps to inform people's choices by increasing their confidence in buying protected services and understanding the risks of unprotected products.nOur approachnPartner with the industry to raise awareness of FSCS protection across all protected products and services, focusing on retirement savings initially.nEngage with consumers and provide information to help people understand protection and make informed decisions.nEncourage customers of failed firms to come directly to FSCS with their claim.nWork with our stakeholders to provide joined-up and easy to access information about FSCS protection.nPreventnWhat we are aiming fornWe shall collaborate with the regulators and industry to prevent future failure and to reduce future compensation costs.nWhy this mattersnFSCS compensation costs are rising fast - we project that compensation may rise from £405 million in 2017/18, mainly driven by escalating pensions claims. These costs put pressure on firms' finances and are passed on to consumers.nOur approachnCommit to joint action with the regulators and industry to identify and address the root causes of mis-selling and other conduct issues which drive failure and compensation costs.nEnsure consumers are alerted more quickly to vulnerabilities and risks as they emerge.nWork with our partners to improve co-ordination across government, industry and regulators, ensuring insights and intelligence are generated and acted on.nFeed back lessons learnt as a creditor and from recoveries activity, including working with the insolvency and insurance markets.nDevelop FSCS' own capability to provide actionable intelligence.

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Are you an experienced Cyber Security Specialist? If so I have an exciting opportunity for you with a London based Financial Services firm.nThe role is permanent with a salary of up to GBP58,300 and the role is hybrid with 2x days a week on site at their London office.nStrong understanding of information and cyber security principles and practices.nExperience with security assessment and risk management methodologies.nProficiency in cloud security, particularly with Azure security tools and services.nKnowledge of security standards and frameworks (eg, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).nFamiliarity with security technologies such as Firewalls, web proxies/remote access solutions.nExperience with ZTNA, CTI, threat modelling is beneficial.nBachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field, or relevant industry experience.nRelevant security certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable.nProven experience in an information security role, preferably in a cloud–based environment.

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Who we are

For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.nThough we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.nWe believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.nYour Role

The Cyber Security Specialist L1 provides support for a suite of security services to our worldwide clients as well as Global Relay’s employees. This position responds to security threats and vulnerabilities, fulfills security requests, and escalates network and system anomalies in line with operational objectives.nProvide first level support for security incidents and requests by monitoring alerts, owning and managing security incidents through to resolution, and resolving security requestsnMonitor network and system alerts, and own and manage network and system tickets through to warm handoff to an Operations/DevOps team membernAdhere at all times to separation of duties between your role as a member of the security team that monitors the activities of privileged users, and privileged network and Operations/DevOps team members that use their privileges to resolve incidents and fulfill requests in the production environmentnProvide quality customer service, including interacting with Global Relay employees, answering internal Global Relay inquiries, and escalating as necessarynRegister and classify received incidents and service requestsnUndertake an immediate effort to address security issues in a timely fashionnUndertake an immediate effort to escalate network and system issues in a timely fashionnAnalyze security events, incidents, and problems to provide recommendations on actionnUpdate staff and clients on the status of incidents and service requests at agreed intervalsnEscalate incidents and service requests to appropriate resourcesnExecute time-sensitive operational tasks as defined in a task listnCreate scheduled and ad-hoc reports using identified tools such as MS Office and specialized applicationsnTrain new hiresnPerform other security related system administration duties as needednAbout You

Knowledge of internet and network technologies; specifically TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP and FTPS; other Internet and network technologies are an assetnStrong understanding of and exposure to security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, anti-spam, and server and network device hardeningnAbility to write and modify scripts and/or program in various languages, such as Python and PowerShellnWorking knowledge of security incident and event management systems such as SplunknProven competence with using MS Office and other desktop applicationsnPrevious experience in maintaining and troubleshooting day-to-day operational processes, such as report generation, data verification and data correlationnExcellent verbal and written communication skillsnSuperior attention to detail and follow-upnAbility to follow processes, multi-task, and excel in a fast-paced environmentnA passion for customer satisfaction and responsivenessnMethodical and creative approach to problem-solvingnRecognized security industry certifications, such as CompTIA Security+nWhat you can expect

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.nGlobal Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.nWe seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.nWe understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether it’s flexibility around work hours, workstyle, or lifestyle, we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home.nTo learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise comprehensive security management systems in accordance with local laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Promote the implementation of security processes in operations and enforce control measures.
• Formulate emergency response plans and measures for various operational incidents, establish mechanisms such as emergency response teams and security committees, and ensure the safety of business operations.
• Establish and enhance loss prevention management systems based on company business development needs.
• Prevent company asset losses through data management, investigations and audits, process improvements, and security company management.
• Conduct investigations into various abnormal incidents and produce investigation reports.
• Develop corrective measures for identified risks and vulnerabilities, and review the results of implemented corrections.
• Regularly maintain and service all security facilities and surveillance equipment on-site.
• Collect and organize local/state laws and regulations related to security and loss prevention, and ensure compliance with local standards in corresponding tasks.
• Maintain regular communication with fire departments and police authorities, foster close collaborative relationships, and demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, fluency in English, and strong written and verbal communication skills in either Chinese or English.
• Must possess sharp judgment and decisive decision-making abilities.
• Relevant experience in security management, loss prevention, risk management, and/or investigation.
• 5+ years of experience in the chain retail or e-commerce industry, including at least 3 years of team management experience.
• Honest and upright, passionate about work, able to withstand high work pressure.
• Familiarity with basic laws and regulations and knowledge of online business processes.
• Skilled in investigation and interviewing techniques, with the ability to communicate and coordinate with government departments to handle emergency situations.

Job Responsibilty; Develop and revise comprehensive security management systems in accordance with local aws, regulations, and company policies. Promote the implementation of security processes in operations and enforce control measures. Formulate emergency response plans and measures for various operational incidents, establish mechanisms such as emergency response teams and security committees, and ensure the safety of business operations. Establish and enhance loss prevention management systems based on company business development needs. Prevent company asset losses through data management, investigations and audits, process improvements, and security company management. Conduct investigations into various abnormal incidents and produce investigation reports. Develop corrective measures for identified risks and vulnerabilities, and review the results of implemented corrections. Regularly maintain and service all security facilities and surveillance equipment on-site. Collect and organize local/state laws and regulations related to security and loss prevention, and ensure compliance with local standards in corresponding tasks. Maintain regular communication with fire departments and police authorities, foster close collaborative relationships, and demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations. What We Expect: Bachelor's degree or higher, fluency in English, and strong written and verbal communication skills in either Chinese or English. Must possess sharp judgment and decisive decision-making abilities. Work experience requirements: Relevant experience in security management, loss prevention, risk management, and/or investigation. Work experience requirements: 5 years of experience in the chain retail or e-commerce industry, including at least 3 years of team management experience. Honest and upright, passionate about work, able to withstand high work pressure. Familiarity with basic laws and regulations and knowledge of online business processes. Skilled in investigation and interviewing techniques, with the ability to communicate and coordinate with government departments to handle emergency situations.

Responsibilities Develop and revise comprehensive security management systems in accordance with local laws, regulations, and company policies. Promote the implementation of security processes in operations and enforce control measures. Formulate emergency response plans and measures for various operational incidents, establish mechanisms such as emergency response teams and security committees, and ensure the safety of business operations. Establish and enhance loss prevention management systems based on company business development needs. Prevent company asset losses through data management, investigations and audits, process improvements, and security company management. Conduct investigations into various abnormal incidents and produce investigation reports. Develop corrective measures for identified risks and vulnerabilities, and review the results of implemented corrections. Regularly maintain and service all security facilities and surveillance equipment on-site. Collect and organize local/state laws and regulations related to security and loss prevention, and ensure compliance with local standards in corresponding tasks. Maintain regular communication with fire departments and police authorities, foster close collaborative relationships, and demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher, fluency in English, and strong written and verbal communication skills in either Chinese or English. Must possess sharp judgment and decisive decision-making abilities. Relevant experience in security management, loss prevention, risk management, and/or investigation. 5 years of experience in the chain retail or e-commerce industry, including at least 3 years of team management experience. Honest and upright, passionate about work, able to withstand high work pressure. Familiarity with basic laws and regulations and knowledge of online business processes. Skilled in investigation and interviewing techniques, with the ability to communicate and coordinate with government departments to handle emergency situations.

Job Responsibilty; Develop and revise comprehensive security management systems in accordance with local aws, regulations, and company policies. Promote the implementation of security processes in operations and enforce control measures. Formulate emergency response plans and measures for various operational incidents, establish mechanisms such as emergency response teams and security committees, and ensure the safety of business operations. Establish and enhance loss prevention management systems based on company business development needs. Prevent company asset losses through data management, investigations and audits, process improvements, and security company management. Conduct investigations into various abnormal incidents and produce investigation reports. Develop corrective measures for identified risks and vulnerabilities, and review the results of implemented corrections. Regularly maintain and service all security facilities and surveillance equipment on-site. Collect and organize local/state laws and regulations related to security and loss prevention, and ensure compliance with local standards in corresponding tasks. Maintain regular communication with fire departments and police authorities, foster close collaborative relationships, and demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations. What We Expect: Bachelor's degree or higher, fluency in English, and strong written and verbal communication skills in either Chinese or English. Must possess sharp judgment and decisive decision-making abilities. Work experience requirements: Relevant experience in security management, loss prevention, risk management, and/or investigation. Work experience requirements: 5 years of experience in the chain retail or e-commerce industry, including at least 3 years of team management experience. Honest and upright, passionate about work, able to withstand high work pressure. Familiarity with basic laws and regulations and knowledge of online business processes. Skilled in investigation and interviewing techniques, with the ability to communicate and coordinate with government departments to handle emergency situations.

Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A, Network, Security) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.