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Selby Jennings

Security Engineer

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London, United kingdom

Full Time

07-01-2026

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Skills

Python Kubernetes Linux Debian Azure AWS Software Development cloud platforms GCP

Job Specifications

My Client a leading HFT is looking for an Enterprise Security Engineer, they are looking for an innovative cyber security engineer who is excited about modern cloud environments, infrastructure, and AI security practices. In this role you will be working within one of the most technically robust trading systems in the world from securing cloud and computing platforms to strengthening IAM practises and AI security.

For this role we are looking for a proven engineer within the security space with specifics in software development preferably Python. And experience in developing in a DevSecOps environment life cycle to implement automated controls for Kubernetes, containers, public cloud ad AI workloads.

Responsibility's:

Architect and implement security controls that encourage secure design patterns in the public and hybrid cloud, and our AI ecosystem
Manage and secure a wide variety of systems (including conventional compute and AI workloads) spanning public cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) and hybrid cloud platforms
Instrumenting observability for the cloud and AI systems where there are unique high performance requirements
Engineer, implement, and maintain IAM solutions for infrastructure components and enterprise tools in a cloud-native manner
Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive vulnerability management program using industry-standard tools to effectively prioritise and remediate security risks

Qualifications:

Experience developing and operating in a DevSecOps life cycle to implement automated controls for Kubernetes, containers, public cloud deployments and AI workloads
Experience working with and securing Linux systems (Debian is a huge plus!)
Experience securing SaaS platforms is a plus

About the Company

From Investment Banking, Risk Management, Quantitative Trading, and Insurance, to Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Technology, and Wealth Management, Selby Jennings supports the world's largest financial institutions to revolutionary fintech start-ups with all their hiring needs as a leading Financial Sciences and Services talent partner. If you would like to talk to us about your current talent needs, please request a call back here and one of our specialist consultants will call you back to discuss your hiring nee... Know more