Platform Security Engineer - Financial Services

Reference: PlatSec01_1744121679

Role: Platform Security Engineer
Duration: 6-month rolling
Rate: Up to £750/day Inside IR35
Location: London, 3 days on site

Financial Services

I have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Platform Security Engineer to join one of my Hedge Fund clients on a rolling contract.

Specifically looking for someone who has:

  • Hands-on experience implementing security best practices into SDLC and devops workflows.
  • Strong experience with Gitlab
  • Experience with API Security.
  • Strong experience coding in Python

The client is looking to move quickly with availability to interview this week, to find out more, please apply now or drop an email with a copy of your CV to [email protected]

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£650.00 - £750.00
Per annum
GBP650 - GBP750 per annum

London

Contract

Added 08/04/2025
Reference: PlatSec01_1744121679

Platform Security Engineer - Financial Services

London
Contract

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