Lead Cyber Security Engineer

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise-wide cyber security platforms and engineering capabilities within a highly regulated environment. The OpportunityThis is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving strategic security engineering initiatives across vulnerability management, application security, AI security, threat modelling, security analytics, and metrics engineering. You will build and lead a high-performing engineering function while delivering scalable, automated security services that enhance organisational resilience. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of cyber security tooling and platforms.Drive vulnerability, exposure, and security posture management across complex technology estates.Develop and enhance application security, API security, AI security, and threat modelling capabilities.Establish security metrics, reporting, and analytics platforms to measure control effectiveness.Build automation-first engineering practices and integrate security into DevOps and development pipelines.Partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to align security strategy with organisational objectives.Manage vendor relationships and oversee security technology selection and optimisation. About YouSignificant experience leading security engineering teams within complex, highly regulated ..... full job details .....