Cyber Security Engineer

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In the last decade, Moneycorp has transformed from a largely domestic, consumer-focused provider of foreign exchange to an end-to-end global payments' ecosystem. With two banking licenses and operations across the entire value chain of the international payments and foreign exchange sectors, we enable businesses, institutions, and individuals to thrive beyond borders.

We help our clients realise their growth ambitions by providing them with worldwide reach, relentless regulatory excellence, and tailored, relevant solutions that resiliently optimise their financial operations. We're fervent about pursuing our goals, making substantial contributions to the payments industry, and consistently offering unwavering support to our clients at every stage of their journey.

Moneycorp is a place where energy, commitment to our shared success and collaboration are core to our DNA. We're restless in our drive to surpass the expectations of our clients and unlock opportunities to support them at every stage of their journey. The foundation of our success is our people, and nurturing a culture of belonging for all of our colleagues is central to our journey as a global business.

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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Engineer to help safeguard our systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions, responding to incidents, and continuously improving our security posture. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a passion for protecting digital environments.

Role Purpose: Embed security-by-design across cloud and IaaS: policy-as-code, Defender for Cloud, IAM hardening, segmentation and CI/CD security. Support PCI DSS and SWIFT CSP controls.

• Security Engineering & Operations
  • Implement Azure Policy and Defender; track compliance posture.
  • Harden Windows/Linux baselines; manage secrets and encryption standards.
  • Integrate SAST/DAST scans; gate CICD with security checks.
  • Provide audit evidence; coordinate secure cost governance
• Infrastructure & Application Security
  • Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into infrastructure and applications.
  • Support secure configuration management, patching, and hardening of systems.
  • Review code and architecture for security risks and recommend improvements.
• Threat Detection & Response
  • Analyze threat intelligence and apply findings to improve detection and response capabilities.
  • Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
  • Participate in security investigations and forensic analysis when needed.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure systems and processes comply with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
  • Assist with audits, risk assessments, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain documentation of security controls, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge and Experience:
  • Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or related roles.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, and firewalls.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position to work with our Tech team based in our Coventry office.

Interested? If the role sounds like you, we invite you to upload a copy of your CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and we empower our colleagues to drive meaningful change within our organisation through initiatives like our DE&I focus groups and value champion network. Like many of our peers, we recognise that fostering inclusivity is an ongoing journey, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to progress. By measuring our efforts through regular assessments and listening to the feedback of our employees, we strive to ensure that our initiatives are impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of our workforce. Together, we want to build a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, as we believe this is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and collective success.

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