Junior Security Engineer: Automation & IAM

London Metal Exchange Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial exchange is seeking a Junior Security Engineer in London. This entry-level position focuses on security engineering and automation across various systems. Key responsibilities include deploying security tools, implementing access controls, and supporting incident response activities. A university degree in a STEM field is required, along with knowledge of IAM, networking protocols, and scripting languages. Candidates must have enthusiasm for security and be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A University degree or equivalent qualifications in a STEM subject
• Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, or AWS Cloud Practitioner are desirable.
• Up to 2 years of experience in IT, security engineering, or DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying and maintaining security tools and platforms.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) efforts using Terraform or Ansible.
• Help monitor and maintain secure configurations across environments.
• Assist in implementing role-based access controls and least privilege principles.
• Support the integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

IAM concepts and tools

Networking and security protocols

Operating systems

Scripting or programming languages

CI/CD tools and cloud platforms

Security Tooling

Education

University degree in STEM

Entry-level certifications (CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, AWS Cloud Practitioner)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

PowerShell

Bash

E-Mail Security

DLP

SIEM

Endpoint Protection

Job description

A leading financial exchange is seeking a Junior Security Engineer in London. This entry-level position focuses on security engineering and automation across various systems. Key responsibilities include deploying security tools, implementing access controls, and supporting incident response activities. A university degree in a STEM field is required, along with knowledge of IAM, networking protocols, and scripting languages. Candidates must have enthusiasm for security and be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.