Senior Security Consultant

We're on a mission to make banking 10x better.At 10x Banking ("ten-ex banking") we're transforming the financial industry with our cloud-native core banking platform. 10x's platform powers global banks and financial institutions including Chase UK, Old Mutual and Westpac.We offer a diverse, global community that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Tackling exciting challenges with the utmost integrity, we aim to make a positive impact through our work for our clients, their customers and the communities we work in.Be part of something bigger - join us and transform and industry. About the role... You'll partner with engineering and product teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud-native banking solutionsActing as a security partner, you'll perform design reviews and threat modelling across platform, product and infrastructure initiativesThis role provides pragmatic security guidance that balances risk management with business and delivery objectivesYou'll become a trusted advisor to project teams, helping them make informed security decisions and remove delivery blockersA key part of the role will be helping to build and operate practical security controls that support the safe adoption of agentic AI What you will do... Lead threat modelling workshops for new products, services, AI tooling and architectural changesReview solution designs and provide clear, actionable security recommendationsYou'll assess risks across cloud-native and distributed systems architecturesWorking closely with architects, engineers and product teams, you'll provide security support throughout the delivery lifecycleHelp shape the secure design of APIs, microservices, data flows and cloud infrastructureSupport teams in defining security requirements and identifying appropriate compensating controlsContribute to security standards, patterns and reference architectures that can be adopted across the businessCommunicate technical risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersThis role will also involve driving remediation activities and helping ensure identified risks are managed effectively We're looking for... A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach to securityThe ability to balance risk reduction with business outcomesStrong communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence effectivelyComfort working with ambiguity and rapidly evolving technology landscapesA passion for enabling teams to build secure products, rather than simply enforcing complianceRequirementsIdeally we are looking for... Significant experience in a Security Consultant, Security Architect or similar senior security roleProven experience conducting security design reviews and threat modellingStrong understanding of AWS security architecture and cloud security best practicesExperience securing Java-based microservices and distributed systemsKnowledge of modern authentication and authorisation patterns (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, etc.)Experience assessing API security risks and controlsStrong stakeholder management and influencing skillsAbility to work independently and operate effectively in fast-moving engineering environments.It would be great if you also had... Experience within financial services, fintech or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with containerised platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)Experience with CI/CD security, DevSecOps practices and automated security controlsKnowledge of secure software development practices and application security testingRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty or equivalentBenefitsAt 10x Banking, we believe in empowering you to get the job done! Our benefits are here to support you be the best you can be. 25 days of holiday in addition to Bank/Public Holidays (with the option to swap some public holidays for alternative dates such as Diwali or Eid)1 day off on or around your birthday4 wellbeing days (1 additional paid day off per quarter, aimed at supporting you to maintain your personal wellbeing)Remote enabled working{{:}} scroll down to see the office requirements for this roleEnhanced parental policies, including time off for fertility treatmentRegular social gatherings and affinity groupsWork from anywhere outside your typical working location - up to 4 weeks a year
 Career progression and learning pathways 1 paid volunteering day a yearSabbatical leave Options poolPrivate health insurance, with the option to add your familyPension scheme Enhanced company sick pay Life Assurance Income Protection Subscription to Headspace wellbeing app Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice More about 10xWe are driven by the belief that whatever we do as a business has to be done in the right way. Our three core values of{{:}} Transformation, Integrity and Impact support this. Discover what life is like at 10x over on Instagram and find out what the company is up to on LinkedIn. 10x Ways of Working We recognise that a better work/life balance can improve people's motivation, performance and overall wellbeing. That's why if there's scope in the working day, we have flexibility around our core hours to do the things that matter to you.  We also know some work is done better at home and some is done better in the office, and that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't enable high performance. That's why 10x is a remote-enabled organisation and supports agile working. This role has an office attendance requirement of approx. 2 days per quarter, in agreement with your line manager.  Additionally, everyone comes together at our quarterly 10x Together Days to collaborate, align on strategy, and socialise. As all employees are employed on London-based contracts, commuting costs to the office are covered by employees and not by 10x. Equal opportunities for allAt 10x, we are passionate about our people and are committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture. We are building a community where every 10xer can bring their authentic self to work and feel empowered to reach their full potential. Our many employee networks help amplify this vision.  Alongside assessing technical capabilities to do the role, our assessment process will identify what you can uniquely bring to our 10x teams, and the potential you have to thrive here (learn more about our approach to assessment). Common to every role that 10xers perform, are 3 core competencies that we look for in our future 10xers - Business Impact, Change Driver & Delivery Excellence. We are committed to ensuring all job applicants are treated equally and fairly and encourage applicants of all ethnicities, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, age, neurodiversity or disability status. AccommodationsWe recognise not everyone is the same. In fact, we embrace difference. If you require any form of accommodation during the interview process, please tell us so we can make arrangements to support. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained confidentially.