Alastair LLP

Alastair LLP in London seeks an Analytics Engineer to enhance our data-driven insights through analytics engineering. You will manage analytics relationships and deliver data models, tools, and workflows that support decision-making. The ideal candidate has experience in analytics engineering with strong Python and SQL skills, and familiarity with CI/CD and AI tools. Benefits include competitive compensation, annual leave, healthcare, and a collaborative work environment.

Alastair LLP, located in Greater London, seeks a skilled individual for a cyber security position tackling complex security incidents. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in cyber incident response and cloud security expertise across AWS and Azure. The role includes responsibilities such as mentoring junior analysts, developing automation workflows, and participating in threat detection. Benefits include competitive compensation, annual leave, and comprehensive healthcare.

Alastair LLP is looking for a Technical Support team member to diagnose and resolve technical issues from their London HQ. The role involves hands-on work with various technologies, including system monitoring and user support, with opportunities for learning and mentorship Candidates should have a passion for technology, at least two years in IT support, and a strong academic background. Benefits include competitive compensation, 30 days annual leave, and a supportive work culture.

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity. From our London HQ, we unite world class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we're building a world class platform to amplify our teams' most powerful ideas. As part of our Technical Support team you'll diagnose, resolve and prevent technical issues across the firm, helping maintain reliable systems and minimise disruption. From day one you will work hands on with a wide range of technologies taking ownership of system monitoring, responding to alerts, supporting critical infrastructure and assisting users with technical issues. This is an excellent opportunity to develop into a specialist IT systems role. You will work closely with senior team members who will support you with troubleshooting, training and project work. As part of the team, you will also take part in a shared on call rota, typically covering one week in every nine, to help maintain support for critical systems outside of core hours. Throughout the role, there will be regular opportunities for learning, mentorship and professional development. Responsibilities Monitoring and maintaining in house systems across Windows environments with some exposure to Linux Managing user access and authorisation using Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Supporting Microsoft Exchange, Office and Outlook, including troubleshooting and user support Supporting an Omnissa Horizon environment and managing mobile devices across corporate and BYOD devices Managing software installations and upgrades using tools such as System Centre Configuration Manager Performing hardware diagnostics, repair and replacement of laptops Troubleshooting networking and connectivity issues across workstations and servers Enrolling and managing FIDO security tokens, such as biometric USB devices, to support multi factor authentication Automating administrative tasks using PowerShell and Jenkins Coordinating the onboarding of new employees, ensuring systems are configured, updated and compliant Prioritising support tickets using Jira, ensuring accurate documentation and communication throughout the ticket lifecycle Qualifications A bright, motivated attitude with a passion for technology At least two years' experience in an IT support or service desk role Enthusiastic about using technology and creative thinking to solve complex problems Highly organised, proactive and a collaborative team player Keen to learn and grow within a fast paced technical environment Strong customer service and communication skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting Strong academic background, with a 2:1 degree or above and strong A levels or equivalent Benefits Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar 30 days' annual leave 9% company pension contributions Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance Cycle to work scheme Monthly company events G Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We place great value on diversity of experience and opinions and want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section.

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity. From our London HQ, we unite world class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we're building a world class platform to amplify our teams' most powerful ideas. Role This role sits within the Security Advisory function, reporting to the Security Advisory Manager and working alongside a team of experienced security architects and security engineers. As a Senior Security Architect you will provide security architecture guidance across a broad technical landscape: public cloud, an extensive in house compute environment and everything in between. The problems vary - some are greenfield, some are legacy and many are novel enough that established playbooks do not apply. Key responsibilities Providing technical security architecture guidance across projects and programmes Assessing the security of in house and third party applications, services, infrastructure and processes Threat modelling, particularly for complex, high value systems Reviewing engineering designs and recommending practical security improvements Evaluating compensating controls and articulating residual risk when ideal solutions are not achievable Identifying audit points and indicators of compromise Improving security processes to match the pace of the organisation Escalating decisions that exceed risk appetite appropriately Who are we looking for? You are someone who can hold your own technically and is not afraid to have a direct opinion. The environment is fast, the engineers are exceptionally sharp and the problems are often non standard. You will need to be credible in rooms where people challenge assumptions as a matter of course, and confident enough to push back when security genuinely matters. What we are looking for Demonstrable experience in security architecture Practical threat modelling skills applied to real systems Cloud security experience: AWS, Azure or equivalent The ability to absorb complex technical problems quickly and provide clear, defensible guidance Experience reviewing engineering designs and improving security outcomes Strong communication skills, particularly the ability to be precise and direct with highly technical teams Red, blue or purple team experience (useful but not essential) Financial services background (useful but not essential) Experience with large scale compute infrastructure or research environments (useful but not essential) Why join us? Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus. Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar 30 days' annual leave 9% company pension contributions Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance Cycle to work scheme Monthly company events G Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in the relevant section.

Alastair LLP in Greater London is seeking an experienced Elastic Platform Engineer to manage the Elastic SIEM and Tines infrastructure. You will ensure platform stability, scalability, and security while mentoring junior engineers and supporting security operations. This senior role includes collaborating with the Security Engineering team and contributing to effective security monitoring in hybrid cloud environments. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days of annual leave.

Alastair LLP is seeking a skilled Kubernetes Security Engineer for a 12-month contract to enhance security across our Kubernetes platforms. Based in London, you will tackle complex networking and identity security challenges, designing secure systems for our operations. Your expertise in Linux systems and Cilium will be vital as you implement security measures and collaborate with various teams. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture.

The Role We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity. From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we're building a world class platform to amplify our teams' most powerful ideas. As part of our engineering team, you'll shape the platforms and tools that drive high impact research - designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm. Take the next step in your career. The role: An experienced Kubernetes Security Engineer on a 12 month contract to strengthen the security of our Kubernetes platforms. This is a specialist role focused on Kubernetes networking, identity and runtime security. Key Responsibilities Designing, implementing, and operating Cilium based networking and security controls, including network policies, identity aware networking and traffic visibility Improving Cilium upgrade processes, collaborating with teams and training operations staff Implementing and scaling cluster mesh across Kubernetes environments Deploying and operationalising Tetragon for runtime security, including observability, detection policies and integration with existing tooling Strengthening multi tenant security through network policies, RBAC and identity based controls aligned with platform standards Collaborating with platform and security teams to define threat models for Kubernetes workloads, translate security requirements into controls and harden cluster configurations Integrating security telemetry into existing observability stacks including Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry and SIEM pipelines Providing guidance and best practices on secure Kubernetes networking and runtime behaviour Contributing to incident response related to Kubernetes security events, including root cause analysis and preventative improvements Documenting designs, detection strategies, runbooks and operational procedures to ensure long term maintainability Essential Skills Strong Linux systems engineering background with a security focus Deep hands on experience with Cilium, including network policy design and troubleshooting Experience with zero trust networking and securing Kubernetes clusters in production Strong understanding of Kubernetes internals, including networking, service identity, RBAC and multi tenant cluster design Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools such as Helm, Terraform or GitOps Ability to diagnose complex security, networking and performance issues Strong communication skills with ability to explain security trade offs to non security specialists Experience producing clear technical documentation, designs and runbooks Desirable Skills Experience integrating Kubernetes security signals into SIEM or detection platforms Experience with Cilium cluster mesh and policy engines such as OPA or Gatekeeper Familiarity with eBPF based tooling beyond Cilium/Tetragon Experience with managed Kubernetes platforms such as AWS EKS Exposure to high performance or low latency environments Contributions to open source projects in the Kubernetes, Cilium or eBPF ecosystems Why join us? Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar 30 days' annual leave 9% company pension contributions Informal dress code and excellent work life balance Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance Cycle to work scheme Monthly company events G Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We place great value on diversity of experience and opinions and want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section. At G Research, we are passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and the future. We offer a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a collaborative working environment.

Alastair LLP is looking for a Senior Security Architect based in London to provide security architecture guidance across various projects. The role involves assessing the security of in-house and third-party applications and applying threat modelling to complex systems. Ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience in security architecture and strong communication skills, particularly with technical teams. You will enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, a generous annual leave policy, and various company perks.

Alastair LLP is seeking a Security Data and Platform Engineer to take on a hybrid role that combines strong security engineering fundamentals with deep expertise in Elastic Security. You will design, implement, and maintain security data ingestion pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data engineering, including using tools like Logstash and Kafka. The position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, healthcare, and monthly company events.

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity. From our London HQ, we unite world class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we're building a world class platform to amplify our teams' most powerful ideas. As part of our engineering team, you'll shape the platforms and tools that drive high impact research - designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm. Role We're looking for an Elastic Platform Engineer to manage and evolve the Elastic SIEM and Tines infrastructure within our Security Engineering team. In short, you'll be the brain behind Elastic and Tines at G Research. You'll ensure stability, scalability and security of the platform while planning and executing upgrades, patches and integrations. As a senior engineer, you'll mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the cross skilling of the wider Security Engineering function, including support for the Azure Logging platform when required. You will report into the Security Engineering Manager and play a key role in enabling the CSIRT Team to perform effective security monitoring and incident response across G Research's cloud, hybrid cloud and corporate environments. Key Responsibilities Own the Elastic SIEM and Tines infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance and security Plan, test and implement system upgrades, patches and improvements with minimal service disruption Collaborate with security analysts, detection engineers and threat hunters to ensure platform effectiveness and enable Elastic's ML capabilities Implement automation and orchestration in SIEM operations through Tines Develop documentation, standards and best practices for platform administration Support both operational tasks and config as code deployments Leverage configuration management and deployment as code practices to maintain infrastructure consistency and repeatability Support and cross skill junior engineers in operational and platform related tasks Contribute to the management of the Azure Logging platform as needed Evaluate and integrate new technologies to strengthen the security platform's capabilities Qualifications Significant experience administering and scaling Elastic SIEM (Elastic Security, Elastic Stack) in enterprise environments Expertise with automation and orchestration tools such as Tines and SOAR platforms Familiarity with Bash, Python or equivalent languages Strong knowledge of Linux systems, networking and cloud logging architectures Proven ability to manage upgrades, migrations and high availability deployments Experience securing hybrid cloud environments, including Azure, AWS or GCP Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python (or equivalent) with experience in automation and operational tooling Proficiency in Linux system administration, including troubleshooting, performance tuning and security hardening Experience with infrastructure as code and config management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet or similar Familiarity with security monitoring, incident response and detection engineering workflows Mentorship or leadership experience within technical security teams Behavioural Competencies Reliability - committed to delivering operational stability and continuous service improvement Collaboration - works closely with analysts, engineers and stakeholders to deliver effective outcomes Problem Solving - skilled at diagnosing complex infrastructure issues and implementing robust solutions Leadership - provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues Adaptability - able to respond quickly to emerging requirements, incidents and technology shifts Benefits Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus Lunch provided through Just Eat for Business and dedicated barista bar 30 days annual leave 9% company pension contributions Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance Cycle to work scheme Monthly company events Diversity & Inclusion G Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We value diversity of experience and opinions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity. From our London HQ, we unite world class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution-because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we're building a world class platform to amplify our teams' most powerful ideas. As part of our engineering team, you'll shape the platforms and tools that drive high impact research-designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm. Role The role: As a Security Data and Platform Engineer (Elastic Security), you'll take on a hybrid security engineering role, combining strong general security engineering foundations with deep subject matter expertise in security data pipelines and Elastic Security. Reporting to the Security Engineering Manager, you will act as the Security Data SME for the organisation, owning the onboarding, tuning, stabilisation and evolution of security telemetry across cloud, hybrid and corporate environments. In addition to this specialist focus, you will make vital contributions as a well rounded Security Engineer, applying software engineering, automation and platform thinking to solve a broad range of security problems. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical authority and SME for security data within the Elastic Security ecosystem. Design, implement and maintain robust, scalable security data ingestion (in particular Logstash) pipelines into Elastic SIEM, drawing on established data engineering and platform practices. Own onboarding, tuning, normalisation and stabilisation of security data feeds across cloud, endpoint, network and SaaS sources. Define and continuously improve data quality standards, ensuring telemetry is reliable and usable for detection, investigation and hunting. Contribute to the operation, monitoring and evolution of the Elastic Security platform, supporting availability, performance, upgrades and integrations. Apply software engineering and scripting skills, e.g., in Python or Bash, to automate ingestion, validation, monitoring and operational workflows. Support configuration as code and infrastructure as code approaches to ensure consistency and repeatability across security tooling. Drive the ongoing development of a coherent security data strategy aligned to business and regulatory needs. Who are we looking for? Strong experience in data engineering with Elastic Stack, including Ingest pipelines, Logstash, Beats, Kafka or similar. Expertise in data modelling, indexing and optimisation within Elastic. Proven ability to design scalable log collection and processing architectures. Knowledge of data governance, compliance and retention strategies. Familiarity with security data sources, such as cloud logs, endpoint logs and network telemetry. Experience with cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS or GCP, and hybrid environments. Track record of mentoring or developing junior engineers. Behavioural Strategic Thinking: Able to develop and execute a long term data strategy. Precision: Ensures data quality, consistency and reliability at all times. Communication: Capable of conveying complex data engineering concepts to security and non security stakeholders. Leadership: Supports and mentors junior colleagues to develop skills and independence. Collaboration: Works across teams to ensure alignment of data practices with wider security and business goals. Benefits Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus. Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar. 30 days' annual leave. 9% company pension contributions. Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance. Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance. Cycle to work scheme. Monthly company events. G Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in the relevant section. At G Research, we are passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and the future. We offer a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in our collaborative working environment.