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Security Engineer - Lead Architect

Man Group is seeking a Security Engineer - Lead Architect in London to oversee the security architecture and engineering for a modern microservices platform in the financial sector. The role requires expertise in cloud technologies, DevSecOps, and authentication and access controls.

Tasks

  • Development and oversight of the target security architecture and roadmap; specification and RFP for formal architectures and components, including security authentication and access.
  • Ensure that "nice guy" practices—which do not combine multiple tools at once or use legacy tools—are avoided, and that current and future costs are passed on.
  • Review and revision of architectural decisions, taking into account both construction and operating costs.
  • Publishing reference designs and providing path runs that are defined as the preferred solution within the tool.
  • Leading and driving the security policy process for six active teams focused on data access.
  • Design and implementation of the security policy, application, or. All systems and users, call.
  • Mentoring architects and leading design reviews.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Security Operations to plan for needs and infrastructure so that controls can be reviewed, monitored, and audited.
  • Collaborate with the Infrastructure and Product teams to focus on new customers and solutions and to ensure that security and digital requirements are met once again.
  • Identification of risks for network engineers, senior leadership, and non-technical stakeholders, and regular reporting on the status.

Requirements

  • Substantial experience in security engineering or architecture, including end-to-end responsibility for the security architecture of production platforms.
  • Strong Python skills and knowledge of one or more programming languages.
  • Proficiency in one of the following: Kubernetes, Kafka, OpenStack, AWS, Azure, GCP.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) / DevSecOps / Secure DevOps Practices.
  • In-depth knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access management (SSO/OIDC, OAuth, ACL/ABAC).
  • Familiarity with cloud concepts (IaC / DevOps / Secure DevOps).
  • Security of IT insights and LLM applications (long chain, access logs, and/or).
  • Practical experience with WAF, SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
  • Strong proficiency in network security (firewalls, load balancers, NAT, and a wide range of technologies).
  • A structured approach to threat modeling and risk assessment, as well as the ability to explain risks clearly to any audience.
  • Experience in the financial services sector or in another highly regulated environment.

We offer

  • A hybrid work model with 3 days in the office, which allows for the option of remote work.
  • Company pension.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Extended maternity and paternity leave.
  • Discounted parking.
  • A range of employee stock plans.
  • Gift Certificates and Rewards.
  • Free weekly breakfast.
  • Discounted on-site gym.

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