Barclay Simpson

Barclay Simpson is seeking a Data Protection Manager to take ownership of data protection in a fast-growing, private equity-backed business in Hampshire. In this role, you will shape the function, influence senior leadership, and ensure compliance within a regulated environment. You'll lead all aspects of data protection and develop the framework in line with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a CIPPE qualification, expertise in GDPR, and experience in FCA-regulated businesses. This role offers autonomy and long-term potential.

A leading Financial Services firm is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join their Global Cyber Security Defence team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the optimisation and strategic development of the threat detection and engineering tools. You will also have the chance to lead a global team of 5 Analysts based in India, Japan, and the UK, supporting the Cyber Defence team's mission to stay ahead in innovation. To be considered for this role: you will have experience in SIEM maintenance, log ingestion, and developing and fine-tuning use cases, coupled with experience using Sentinel and Defender. Looking to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team? This could be the perfect fit for you. This is a hybrid position (3 days per week in-office), located just outside of London, offering a salary of up to £105,000 plus bonus, and benefits. Please note this client cannot sponsor.

An established investment bank is seeking a Senior IT Audit Manager to oversee a team of IT Auditors in London. This role involves leading audit coverage for infrastructure and cyber security, collaborating with business auditors, and engaging with management to evaluate key controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT Audit within the banking sector, particularly in Cyber Security and IT Infrastructure. Excellent communication and team management skills are essential for success in this position.

A well-known investment bank is recruiting a Senior IT Audit Manager to join their team in London. Managing a team of IT Auditors, this position will be responsible for leading and managing the audit coverage of infrastructure and cyber security. It will work alongside business auditors in developing and executing a strategy for the specific coverage areas as well as initiate discussions with management to assess key controls and risk drivers. The successful candidate should have extensive IT Audit experience within the banking and financial services sector including a focus on Cyber Security and IT Infrastructure controls. The candidate should also have previous experience managing teams and have excellent communication skills. Please apply for more information.

I'm currently supporting a leading and highly regarded Commerce organisation in their search for a Business Continuity and Operational Resilience Manager. This is a critical leadership role with responsibility for shaping and delivering an integrated resilience framework across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding business operations, minimising disruption risk, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance. This is a greenfield opportunity, where you will be given complete autonomy in the shaping of what BCM and Ops Res can look like for the organisation. You will have significant visibility and influence across the business, with accountability for: Embedding robust business continuity and operational resilience practices Supporting strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability Ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory requirements Driving a culture of resilience and risk awareness across the organisation This opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact within a forward-thinking firm, operating at a senior level with strong stakeholder engagement. x2 days per week in office (Leicester), with up to £80,000 on thr base. Please note this role cannot sponsor

Barclay Simpson is looking for a Zero Trust Solutions Architect to join a Global Insurance firm. This pivotal position aims to drive Zero Trust strategy and secure data platforms while collaborating with teams across security, cloud, and data. Key responsibilities include defining Zero Trust architecture, developing aligned security roadmaps, and leading architecture design for IAM and access governance. An ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Solutions Architect and expertise in complex cloud environments.

Zero Trust Solutions Architect required for Global Insurance firm. This is a high-impact role focused on driving Zero Trust strategy, enterprise IAM architecture, secure data platforms, and long-term security roadmaps aligned to business transformation initiatives. You'll work across security, cloud, data, and architecture teams to shape scalable and secure enterprise solutions supporting a global data ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver an enterprise-wide Zero Trust architecture strategy Develop security roadmaps aligned to business and technology objectives Lead architecture design across IAM, access governance, privileged access, and identity federation Design secure frameworks supporting a global data lake and enterprise data platforms Partner with data, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure-by-design principles Produce architecture blueprints, standards, and governance models Support transformation initiatives involving cloud security, segmentation, and modern authentication Influence senior stakeholders across technology and business functions Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations Required Experience Proven experience as a Solutions Architect, Security Architect, or Enterprise Architect Strong expertise in Zero Trust principles and implementation Deep understanding of IAM architecture, identity governance, SSO, MFA, PAM, and federation Experience securing large-scale data environments and global data platforms Knowledge of enterprise cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong Knowelege of Data Lakes Strong background in defining technology roadmaps and strategy Experience working within complex global organisations Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

A leading commerce firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to enhance its Security Operations function. In this role, you will lead SOC activities, monitor and analyze security events, and respond to potential threats. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in Security Operations and experience with the Microsoft security stack, including Crowdstrike and others. The position offers a competitive base salary of up to £80,000 with one day per week in the office.

Leading Commerce firm seeks a Senior SOC Analyst to join the team and play a key role in the ongoing development and maturity of its Security Operations function. Responsibilities In this position, you will take ownership of end-to-end SOC activities, leading the monitoring and analysis of security events across SIEM and associated security platforms. You will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and responding to potential threats, ensuring the organisation maintains a robust and resilient security posture. Qualifications To be considered for this role, you will have a background in Security Operations, have experience across the Microsoft security stack (Sentinel, Defender suite), Crowdstrike, ZScalar, Akamai and have experience leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework to enhance detection and response capabilities. Benefits 1 day per week in office, up to £80,000 on the base. Please note this firm cannot sponsor.

Financial Service firm seeks a Security Operations Specialist Lead to join its Cyber Defence team. Acting as Deputy to the Head of Global Cyber Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day delivery of cyber defence services across a global landscape. This role requires a strong operator who can ensure consistency, quality, and resilience across detection and response capabilities while maintaining robust governance standards. Key Responsibilities Provide hands on operational leadership across global cyber defence teams, ensuring consistent and effective service delivery across all regions. Take ownership of Security Operations Centre (SOC) performance, driving service quality, operational metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead the response to major cyber incidents, ensuring coordinated execution, timely escalation, and effective resolution. Oversee third party SOC and MDR providers, holding them accountable for performance, service quality, and contractual obligations. Lead, mentor, and develop senior managers, supporting long term capability building and succession planning. Drive improvements in operational processes, tooling, and workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure clear accountability and alignment across detection, response, and supporting cyber functions. Partner closely with regional and functional leaders to strengthen collaboration and embed best practices. Support the Head of Cyber Operations in delivering strategic priorities through strong operational execution and insight. This is an excellent role, with a balance of technical and strategic implementation. X3 days a week in Surrey, £120,000 base + excellent bonus offering

A financial service firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Operations Specialist Lead to join its Cyber Defence team. The role focuses on providing operational leadership for cyber defense services globally, managing the Security Operations Centre (SOC), and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in incident response and operational metrics. The position offers a salary of £120,000 with excellent bonus potential and requires three days a week in Surrey.

Equities & Hybrids Quant Modeller - Director Location: London (On-site) A leading Tier 1 Investment Bank is seeking a Director-level Equities Quant to join its Equity & Hybrids team in London. This is a highly visible role at the intersection of model development, governance and strategic oversight. You will provide senior technical leadership across complex equity derivatives models, ensuring robustness, transparency and strong model control standards. The Role You will work closely with Front Office quant teams developing and enhancing pricing and risk models across Equity and Hybrid products, particularly exotic derivatives. Acting as a senior technical authority, you will review and challenge model assumptions, guide enhancements, and help shape the overall modelling framework. This role goes beyond pure model review - you will influence model standards, testing frameworks and governance practices across the function. Key Responsibilities Perform detailed technical reviews of complex equity and hybrid derivatives models Assess model assumptions, limitations and associated risk impacts Develop alternative models or benchmarking approaches where appropriate Specify, build and run analytical tests (primarily in Python; C++ exposure beneficial) Analyse results and clearly articulate findings to senior stakeholders Produce high-quality documentation aligned to internal governance standards Strengthen model testing coverage and promote automation where possible Partner with traders, strategists, developers and validation teams across the model lifecycle Contribute to broader strategic initiatives relating to model standards and controls Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced quants Candidate Profile PhD or Master's degree in Financial Mathematics, Mathematics or Physics Significant experience developing and/or implementing Equity Derivatives models (hybrids advantageous) Strong knowledge of exotic derivatives modelling (equity preferred; other asset classes considered) Advanced Python skills; C++ beneficial Experience interacting with validation and control functions Exceptional attention to detail and high professional standards Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders This is an opportunity to operate at Director level within a leading global investment bank, combining deep quantitative expertise with strategic influence across Front Office model development and governance. Note- visa sponsorship may be arranged for the right candidate.

Barclay Simpson is seeking a Director-level Equities & Hybrids Quant Modeller in London. This role is central to model development and strategic oversight within a leading Tier 1 Investment Bank, focusing on equity derivatives. The ideal candidate will have advanced Python skills, a PhD or Master's in a relevant field, and experience with exotic derivatives models. This position offers significant strategic influence and mentorship opportunities within the Front Office quant team.

Barclay Simpson is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join their team in Greater London. This internal role offers a variety of projects across WebApp, Infrastructure, and Cloud testing, along with involvement in Red and Purple Teaming. You will lead engagements, mentor junior staff, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders. The position offers a base salary of up to £85,000 plus benefits and bonus. Commuting from surrounding areas is feasible, with easy access to public transport.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced penetration tester to move into an internal role with a leading financial services firm. The role offers variety across Penetration Testing (WebApp, Infrastructure - internal and external, and Cloud) along with involvement in Purple Teaming and Red Teaming engagements. The role will see you leading, scoping and planning engagements, defining methodologies and working with third parties and the wider cyber defence team where required. You will undertake peer reviews of reports, and will communicate findings to senior stakeholders in the business. You will have the opportunity to mentor a junior PenTester and to work on a range of different projects. The successful candidate will be an experienced PenTester with WebApp, Cloud and Infra skills. You may be certified in OSCP, CREST or SANS (although certifications are not a prerequisite) and will have good verbal and written communication skills. Experience in red/purple teaming will be beneficial. You may have experience from either a consultancy or an internal team. The role is based 3 days a week in the office. If you live in Surrey, West/East Sussex, Hampshire, Croydon, Brighton, Portsmouth or West Kent, you will be within a commutable distance of their office. There is parking available, and the office is just a 5-minute walk from the station with regular direct trains from London Bridge, Victoria and Blackfriars. Base salary up to £85,000 + benefits + bonus. There is no visa sponsorship available at this time.

Barclay Simpson is seeking a dedicated AI leadership figure to spearhead the AI strategy for a global insurance business in London. This key role will involve close collaboration with C-level leaders and the establishment of a data-centric Centre of Excellence. The position offers a market-leading package including a salary of £140,000-£160,000, substantial bonuses, a car allowance, and pension benefits. Additionally, the working model includes hybrid flexibility with three days a week in the office, supporting a balanced lifestyle.

Zero Trust Network Access Delivery Lead required to join the largest multi-year cybersecurity transformation in the UK. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a Zero Trust security model across a complex international organisation operating across multiple divisions and geographies. You'll join a well-funded, multi-year transformation initiative focused on building modern cyber capabilities at scale. Working across enterprise architecture, identity, cloud, endpoint, and network security domains, you'll lead the transition from traditional perimeter-based security to a modern Zero Trust approach where identity, device posture, and contextual access controls govern every interaction. This role combines strategic leadership with hands on programme delivery and is ideal for someone who can operate confidently at executive level while also engaging deeply with architects, engineers, and operational IT teams. The Role Reporting to the Head of Cyber Transformation Programme, the ZTNA Delivery Lead will define and execute the organisation's Zero Trust strategy and roadmap. You'll be responsible for translating strategic objectives into practical architecture and scalable implementation plans, ensuring successful adoption across a highly federated and diverse technology landscape. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, programme governance expertise, architectural understanding, and the ability to lead large scale transformation initiatives across multiple business units. Key Responsibilities Zero Trust Strategy & Roadmap Define and lead the enterprise wide Zero Trust strategy and adoption roadmap Align Zero Trust initiatives with broader cyber security and technology transformation objectives Establish sequencing and dependencies across identity, network, device, application, and data security domains Secure executive sponsorship and stakeholder buy in for strategic initiatives Architecture & Blueprint Ownership Own and evolve the Zero Trust architecture across cloud, identity, endpoint, and network domains Develop scalable implementation blueprints, reference architectures, and governance models Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and existing technology investments Continuously refine architecture and standards based on lessons learned and evolving business requirements Programme Delivery & Governance Lead delivery of the ZTNA workstream end to end across strategy, design, and implementation phases Define milestones, delivery plans, stage gates, and measurable outcomes Manage budgets, vendors, delivery risks, and cross functional dependencies Provide clear reporting and governance updates to senior leadership and steering committees Stakeholder & Divisional Engagement Partner with divisional IT and security teams to drive adoption and implementation Influence senior stakeholders and maintain momentum across a complex organisational landscape Lead business adoption, communications, and change management activities Ensure rollout approaches minimise operational disruption and maximise user trust Cross Programme Collaboration Coordinate closely with identity, endpoint, cloud, and network transformation teams Manage dependencies across broader technology programmes including cloud migration, workplace transformation, and network modernisation Support operational transition into business as usual ownership models Essential Experience Proven experience leading enterprise Zero Trust strategy and delivery programmes Strong track record delivering large scale cyber or technology transformation initiatives end to end Experience operating within complex, federated, or multi divisional organisations Demonstrated success managing senior stakeholders, governance forums, vendors, and programme budgets Ability to influence at executive level and sustain engagement across long term transformation programmes Technical Knowledge Deep understanding of Zero Trust principles across: Identity & Access Management Device Security Network Security Application Security Data Protection Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies including: Entra ID/Conditional Access Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Microsoft Defender Intune Experience with ZTNA platforms such as Zscaler or equivalent technologies Strong architectural thinking combined with pragmatic delivery focus Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) Relevant certifications such as: CISSP CISM TOGAF SABSA Microsoft SC-100 Desirable Experience Experience within large enterprise, manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or operational technology environments Exposure to OT/ICS security challenges and Zero Trust implementation within mixed IT/OT estates Experience within consulting, managed services, or enterprise transformation environments Programme management certifications such as PRINCE2 or MSP

A leading multinational organization is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join their security engineering division in London. This role focuses on securing the Azure estate, delivering cloud security integration projects, and enhancing Azure security services. The ideal candidate will possess strong security engineering skills, hands-on experience with Azure, and relevant certifications such as AZ-500. The salary range is between £70,000 and £95,000 plus bonus, with in-office requirements of 1 day a week.

This leading multinational organisation currently has an opportunity for a Cloud Security (Azure) Engineer to join its established security engineering division. In this role, you will ensure the company's Azure estate is built securely, remains secure, and generates the right security telemetry so risks and incidents are identified and addressed quickly. The role will see you delivering cloud security integration projects alongside BAU activities, as well as providing technical guidance to cloud engineering teams. Specific responsibilities include building and enhancing Azure security services such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Policy, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Azure Monitor, automating security controls and compliance checks, developing playbooks, policies and technical processes and improving Azure logging within the SIEM (Sentinel). The successful candidate will have strong security engineering skills, hands-on Azure experience (ideally supported by relevant certifications such as AZ-500) and solid scripting skills. Knowledge of Wiz will be beneficial. You will be expected in the central London office 1-day per week. The salary is £70-95k base + bonus. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Barclay Simpson - global leaders in IT Security recruitment: This job was posted by Barclay Simpson:

A leading financial services company is seeking a Security Solutions Architect to join their established security team in the United Kingdom. In this hybrid role, you will spend 50% of your time in either Manchester or Central London and the other 50% working from home. You will work on secure designs and frameworks while collaborating with business and development teams to ensure all security needs are met. This position offers a salary between £75,000 and £85,000 plus benefits and bonuses.