Lead Information Security Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | London |
| Area | City of London, UKDocklands, UKWest End, UKGreater London, UK |
| Sector | InfoSec & Cyber Security - TechnicalInfoSec & Cyber Security - Management |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | asap |
| Advertiser | Business Services |
| Job Ref | 45339 |
- Description
Lead Information Security Engineer
Location: London | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 WFH)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Are you an experienced information security professional ready to make an impact on a global scale?
Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Lead Engineer – Information Security to join their London-based global technology team.
This is a key opportunity to take ownership of critical security architecture and strategy across a complex, multi-region enterprise.
The Role
As Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining secure solutions that protect global systems and data.
You’ll play a pivotal role in the firm’s cloud transformation journey, ensuring compliance, resilience, and best practice across all regions.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of secure authentication, authorisation, and data protection frameworks.
• Manage and enhance Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems, incident response, and risk management processes.
• Oversee cloud security architecture across Azure, O365, and iManage Cloud environments.
• Collaborate with global IT, compliance, and risk teams to deliver a consistent security posture.
• Drive employee security awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience
About You
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in information security within a global enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of cloud and network security (Azure, O365).
• Experienced in DLP, SIEM, and incident response processes.
• Familiar with ISO 27001/27002 and governance frameworks.
• CISSP or CEH certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
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Why Join?
You’ll be joining a respected global organisation investing heavily in its security capabilities. This is a high-impact, visible role where your expertise will directly influence global security strategy, innovation, and resilience.