Proximity is searching for a talented Cyber Security Engineer (circa £70,000 + 15% Bonus + Benefits) to join one of Europe's fastest growing fintech firms who are opening a new London office (EC4).

You will work closely with IT operations, development & platform teams, as well as selected external security providers in a key cyber role for the firm. The position is office based or hybrid.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain & improve security controls across identity, endpoint, cloud, business applications and supporting infrastructure, promoting least-privilege & zero-trust principles.
• Review & strengthen security configurations, device compliance, cloud services, SaaS applications, third-party integrations & technical designs.
• Operate vulnerability & exposure-management processes, coordinate remediation with system owners & verify corrective actions.
• Investigate security alerts & incidents, maintain incident-response procedures, coordinate response activities & drive improvements through exercises & post-incident reviews.
• Produce security risk, incident & remediation reports; support audits, customer assurance & compliance activities; & develop technical security standards, procedures & guidance.

The role is the first cyber piece in a 220-person business meaning the client is looking for a hands-on individual with the ability to grow strategically. The successful candidate will have 5+ years cyber experience and be degree educated. The position will be hybrid in Northamptonshire until April and when the new office opens you will be 5 days a week near St. Pauls (EC4).