**Help us protect the future of banking**At Zempler Bank, we’re building a modern banking platform designed to support the UK’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. As we continue to grow, security remains at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a Senior Information Security Engineer to join our Technology & Security Operations team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll help design, build and continually improve the security controls, tooling and processes that protect our cloud, application, Microsoft 365 and infrastructure environments. You’ll work across security engineering, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security and cyber resilience, partnering closely with engineering teams and our external Security Operations Centre to strengthen our security posture and stay ahead of emerging threats.
Job type Permanent Industry MIS / IT Posted 2026-10-08T00:00:00 7 days ago
Why Zempler Bank
What makes us Zempler
We’re on a journey to make money simpler for the start‑ups and small businesses that power the UK economy. We’re all about smart technology, customer service with a human touch, and bank accounts that meet real life needs.
That’s only possible thanks to an incredible team who are all in to make Zempler the best bank for Britain’s small but mighty businesses.
There are more than 300 of us, representing over 20 nationalities – a diverse mix of ideas and skills, collaborating to build great things. (And, of course, have some fun along the way.)
We’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels valued for the work they’re doing. In 2023, we were inducted in the ‘Best Companies’ survey top 100 large businesses & Top 25 Financial Services businesses to work for in the UK.
Zempler are the only bank with a top five place in all three categories ranked in 2024 by CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) for business SME banking:
1) 5th in Overall service quality
2) 4th in Online and mobile banking services
3) 2nd in SME overdraft and loan services
Our values
We’re all in – For our customers, teams, and communities.
We’re up front – We tell it straight and make things simple.
We do it right – We own every decision and get stuff done.
We innovate with purpose – We think smart and act fast.
What we offer
Flexibility & choice
We offer 26 days (bank holidays on top) holiday per annum, rewarding long service with an additional day per year (up to 33). You can also buy and sell up to five days holiday a year, for times when you might need some extra cash or a longer break.
On top of your salary, we include an additional benefit allowance that you can use on whatever matters most to you – private medical, topping up your pension, or simply absorb this into your monthly income.
Support & inclusivity
We want to make sure we’ve got your back. Making sure you’ve got the right work‑life balance is important to us.
This means flexible working opportunities for lots of different life stages and personal situations, including offering enhanced parental leave and flexibility for those in all types of caring roles.
We are a DWP recognised “Disability Confident” employer, committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees irrespective of their sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, race or disability.
It is our policy to give positive consideration to disabled persons with respect to applications for employment, training, career development and promotion, having regards to each individual’s particular aptitudes and abilities.
Our incredible team that run our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Group hold events and initiatives that reflect our vibrant workplace. We also collaborate with social mobility programmes to offer internships for people from underrepresented backgrounds.
We all have good and bad days. Our 24/7 GP helpline gives access to support when you need it. We also throw in a cycle to work scheme and holistic wellbeing programme to keep you in tip top shape.
Learning & growth
We believe in lifelong learning. We also know that how and what you learn, is your choice.
We have a flexible programme which allows you to create your own development plan based on your interests, diary commitments, and goals.
From regular lunch and learns and our manager and leadership development programmes to mentoring scheme and LinkedIn Learning where you’ll have unlimited access to over 21,000 expert led courses at the click of a button.
Perks & benefits
- Hybrid working (where applicable in line with our internal “Hybrid Working” policy)
- Flexible working opportunities
- 26 days holiday (increasing up to 33)
- Work from abroad opportunities
- 7.5% cash benefit allowance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- 24/7 GP helpline
Rich Wagner, CEO and top-rated on Glassdoor, with an impressive 95% approval rating from the dedicated individuals who contributed to his review. Endorsed internally thanks to his keen passion and participation in all people initiatives.
Join us for an intimate Breakfast Bites session with our Executive Committee Members, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to delve into their inspiring career journeys, uncover their passions, and gain valuable insights for navigating your own.
What you’ll be doing
- Building and improving security controls across our cloud and Microsoft 365 environments
- Developing detections, automations and response capabilities using SIEM, SOAR and security tooling
- Investigating and responding to security incidents and helping drive lessons learned
- Conducting threat hunting and using threat intelligence to identify potential risks
- Managing vulnerabilities and partnering with teams to prioritise remediation
- Supporting secure development practices and embedding security into delivery pipelines
- Contributing to security architecture, threat modelling and technical design reviews
- Helping improve cyber resilience, recovery capabilities and operational security processes
What we’re looking for
- Security Engineering, Security Operations or Cloud Security
- Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS or GCP
- SIEM and SOAR platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk
- Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, EDR/XDR and identity security technologies
- Incident response, threat hunting and vulnerability management
- Scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Python or Terraform
- Working collaboratively with engineers to build secure, scalable solutions
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