Contract Threat Detection Engineer (Delivery Focused)

Our client is seeking a contract Threat Detection Engineer to support the ongoing delivery of detection engineering activities within a busy SOC environment. This role is centred on hands-on engineering and execution, ensuring detection content, automations, and integrations are delivered effectively and aligned to operational priorities.

Working closely with threat hunting and SOC teams, you will translate detection requirements into practical outcomes, contributing directly to sprint-based delivery and continuous service improvement. This is a highly technical role suited to someone who enjoys building, tuning, and optimising detection capabilities across modern security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver detection content in line with sprint priorities and operational requirements
• Create and refine SIEM correlation rules, dashboards, and reports to enhance proactive threat detection and monitoring
• Build, deploy, and maintain automated playbooks across SOAR and related security platforms
• Integrate threat intelligence sources, security tools, and custom logic into automated workflows
• Continuously tune and optimise SIEM rules and SOAR playbooks to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives
• Integrate internal and third-party systems with SIEM and SOAR platforms using APIs and custom connectors
• Support ongoing sprint activities, daily progress updates, and ad-hoc engineering tasks to improve SOC service delivery
• Contribute to post-incident reviews by developing new detections and response automations
• Develop and maintain log parsers for a variety of data sources
• Produce clear documentation for processes, workflows, and integrations to support knowledge sharing and customer onboarding

About You

• Strong background in security operations, detection engineering, or security content development
• Hands-on experience working with enterprise SIEM platforms and detection rule tuning
• Proven experience delivering work within agile or sprint-based environments
• Practical experience building and maintaining SOAR playbooks and automations
• Good understanding of common attack techniques, TTPs, and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Scripting or automation capability (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JSON, REST APIs)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to engineering delivery
• Experience working in a SOC or MSSP environment
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR platforms and threat hunting methodologies
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for deploying detection content is advantageous

This contract role is ideal for a hands-on detection engineer who enjoys delivering high-quality security content, improving automation, and enhancing SOC detection capabilities in a fast-paced operational environment.

IDAM Engineer

Must have an Active DV Clearance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an IDAM Engineer to join a secure and fast paced Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver enterprise grade identity and access management solutions while working in a multi skilled agile team focused on high assurance environments.

About the Role - IDAM Engineer

• As an IDAM Engineer, you will design and implement secure identity and access management solutions across on premises environments.
• You will create high level and low level designs and maintain all supporting documentation to meet governance and review requirements.
• The role involves integrating IDAM capabilities across security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with existing platforms and future user needs.
• You will own delivery of work packages from design through to implementation and ongoing change, ensuring functional and non functional requirements are met.

What We’re Looking For - IDAM Engineer

• Strong experience with on premise identity products such as NetIQ, One Identity Manager, Forefront Identity Manager, or SailPoint.
• Extensive knowledge of Identity and Access Management technologies and standards.
• Proven ability to create and maintain HLDs and LLDs for identity solutions.
• Experience with role based access control, access request processes, and identity governance.
• Strong understanding of Windows Enterprise technologies, PowerShell Scripting, and automation.
• Awareness of automated testing approaches within secure environments.
• Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks.
• Ability to provide SME level guidance to teams and stakeholders.

Lead secure identity services and shape the future of access management as an IDAM Engineer.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

Infrastructure
Hybrid: 1-2 days per week in Warwick and some site travel
6 months+
640 per day

In short: We require a strong, hands-on OT Cyber Engineer to join a global provider in infrastructure services.

In full:

Position Main Responsibilities:

• Report to the OT Security Operations Lead
• Contribute to the Digital Products and Solutions team in achieving goals and setting cyber security strategy.
• Assist in the delivery of cyber security projects by validating existing technical documentation.
• Lead deployment activities in OT environments, including configuring networks, remote access solutions, anti-malware, backup solutions and virtualization platforms.
• Provide customer cyber support and act as a point of contact for execution projects.
• Answer technical questions from Product Lines, including troubleshooting and solution listing.
• Write and perform training sessions for internal teams and customers.
• Support key business stakeholders in adopting new technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical partnerships with internal and external stakeholders or suppliers.
• Liaise with the internal ICS (Industrial Cyber Security) group on compliance and best practices.
• Support Cyber execution training and troubleshooting for Product Competence Centers.
• Maintain the cyber security lab in Warwickshire with monthly visits.
• Travel to customer sites globally (approx. 10% of the time).

Typical Day Overview:

A typical day may involve:

• Responding to cyber technical queries from sales teams or engineering teams
• Configuring network devices or security solutions
• Creating user guides for engineering teams to deploy cyber security solutions
• Preparing or delivering training sessions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to review technical documentation
• Supporting engineers during project execution.

Must have Relevant Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on competence as a control systems engineer or network engineer role, with knowledge of industrial applications preferably in energy or oil & gas.
• Hands-on competence with cyber security implementation in OT environments.
• Actual engineering hands-on competence of configuring & deploying security solutions.
• Hands-on competence with Backup Solutions and Anti-Malware solutions
• Good practical knowledge of industrial cyber regulations, especially IEC 62443.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality deliverables.
• Hands-on competence of remote connection solutions used in industry.
• Hands-on competence configuring network switches and firewalls.
• Proven ability to write and manage technical documentation.
• Preferred certifications: GICSP or similar.
• Hands-on competence with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Proxmox).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for client-facing interactions.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Roof Safety Officer - London - EC3M - England, EC3M

Do you have previous security experience and excellent communication skills? Do you provide exceptional customer service and always maintain a professional demeanour? Can you keep a positive mindset with any challenge that comes your way?

…Apply now!

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Roof Security Officer to safeguard a prominent facility in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a clean and professional environment, and maintaining a high level of security. You will possess a robust background in the security sector, demonstrate proficiency in IT systems, excel in multitasking, and maintain a professional and polished demeanour alongside excellent personal presentation. Excellent communication skills are essential. Within this role, you will carry out ID checks, respond to emergencies and provide information to all staff and visitors as and when necessary.

Role: Roof Security Officer Pay Rate: £13.85 per hour Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off days week

Location: London EC3M Role Requirements: SIA License

Benefits include:

• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Employee referral scheme
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Additional benefits we offer via our ReWard  membership :

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Must have:

1. Door Supervisor SIA License
2. Emergency First Aid at Work
3. Fire Marshal / Fire Warden qualified
4. Management qualification
5. Customer Service Qualification
6. Experienced with search equipment such as X-Ray Machines
7. Health and Safety Qualification
8. Roof access for members of the public.

Main Duties:

1. Provide a professional, efficient, and approachable security service with associated Roof Top and external Patrols / Lift Operation/ Security Search Equipment, always maintaining a high level of customer service to staff and Visitors.
2. Carry out internal and external patrols, to ensure a safe and secure environment, reporting defect issues, looking for potential breaches of security or unusual occurrences and ensuring the issues are recorded in the E-Log system.
3. To provide visitors to the building with helpful advice, guidance and information and if not able to do so, direct to the personnel who can assist.
4. Ensure that those who should not be granted access to the building are professionally and politely prevented from gaining access or escorted from the building.
5. Provide support in an emergency or evacuation situation, in a calm and professional manner. Actively provide information to any emergency services when requested to do so.
6. As part of the team undertake regular testing of fire alarms and other security equipment, completing the appropriate logs, and notifying the Security Supervisor or Security Manager of any issues with equipment.
7. Ensure regular checks that the buildings fire exit doors are maintained free of obstructions when the building is occupied, reporting any defects or maintenance issues as appropriate.
8. Monitor and respond immediately to alarm activations to check designated areas of concern.
9. Conduct routine security administration including any lost property left in the building is securely stored and recorded and retrieved from the owner where appropriate.
10. Maintain all security related equipment and working areas to a high standard of Cleanliness.
11. Complete relevant records and logbooks, in a professional manner providing sufficient detail.
12. Support and comply with the buildings Fire, Health and Safety, and Security policies and Standing Operation Procedures.
13. Undertake all training requested such as first aid training and provide first aid services to tenanted staff and, or visitors
14. Assist in the induction and training of new members of the team
15. Deal with any emergency procedures, maintaining your own and others safety and dealing with these in accordance with building procedures.
16. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the client or the DSM or Controller
17. Immaculate presentation at all times in accordance with company regulations

Security Officer - Nuneaton - CV10 - England, CV10

We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Security Officer to join our team in Nuneaton. As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our clients and employees. Your primary role will be to monitor, and patrol assigned areas, respond to incidents, and ensure the overall security of the premises.

The ideal candidate will possess the skills to deliver an effective and efficient service to the client. The position requires you to have a high level of self-presentation, customer service and communication skills are essential along with a positive and helpful attitude.

Position: Security Officer
Pay rate: £12.60 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off 
Shift Times: 19:00 - 07:00
Location: Nuneaton CV10 0UX

Must have:

• Valid SIA licence and CCTV licence
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Experience within a similar position is preferred
• 5-year checkable work history
• Must be able to work days also

Duties:

• To deter unauthorised activity / entry
• To offer advice / assistance to staff, visitors and contractors.
• Protect the premises, property and personnel from theft, damage, and violence.
• Patrol the building to prevent fire, flood, theft, and damage.
• Provide access to the premises to staff, visitors and contractors as instructed by the client.
• Provide first aid response.
• Issue and log keys; ensure their security and safe return after use.
• Operating, monitoring, and responding to installed security and safety systems including, access control, intruder, and fire alarms.
• Maintaining a log of occurrences.
• Production of incident reports.
• Ensure all incidents are escalated correctly and in a timely manner.
• Direct and assist visitors.
• Monitoring and overseeing the effective performance of security equipment.
• To provide cover for the reception desk as and when required.
• Carry out weekly checks of the fire exits and intruder alarm system.
• Comply with and operate site security instructions and policies
• Comply with and operate site emergency and Health & Safety procedures; respond as necessary to emergencies, including assistance to the emergency services in the event of fire/bomb threats.

Security Team Leader - Birmingham - B3 - England, B3 3AX

Are you an experienced security officer, have led a team, or have years of security experience to progress to a higher level? Do you have excellent communication skills and have a passion for delivering customer service and managing a team?

…Apply now!

Ward Security is looking for an experienced Security Team Leader to become a valuable member and a leader of our team based in Birmingham. We are looking for someone who is a hands on problem solver, can manage a team with confidence and perfect time-management skills.

Role : Security Team Leader
Pay rate : £15.50 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days and nights (average 42 hours per week)
Location: Birmingham, B3 3AX
Role Requirements: Door Supervisor SIA licence and UK Driving Licence

What benefits we offer via our ReWard membership :

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Other benefits include:

• Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Employee referral scheme
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Main Duties:

• Directly manage the supervision of personnel, ensuring that the Company’s obligations are adhered to at all times in a timely and professional manner.
• Gatehouse, access control and patrol duties.
• Ensure all personnel on site under your remit, are rostered appropriately to ensure that the contractual obligations are met.
• Be the first port of call for all security issues and staff issues on site, and escalate as necessary.
• Ensure that all relevant information is collated and recorded for future reference.
• Liaise with all Security Officers ensuring that all information is made available for the operation of the Company to work effectively.
• Provide documentation and reports in support of the day-to-day operational activities.
• Respond and take action in the event of evacuations and emergencies ensuring that your team take appropriate action.
• Ensure that staff and clients of the Company assist the Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with policies and regulations adhere to Health & Safety policies and regulations.
• Participate in and ensure the continuation of specialist training to key members of staff within the remit of your authority.
• Ensure that all members of your team work appropriately and effectively, whilst giving further training in specific areas where required.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out by you and your team by the site-specific assignment instructions and by the Client’s & Company’s wishes.
• To provide regular foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the client’s property and assets.
• To effectively control access to the client’s premises, examine documentation to ascertain the authenticity and authority to gain access, this include patrols.
• To provide monitoring functions to CCTV and alarm functions, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed. To be aware of the operation of those functions and to respond as required.
• To submit detailed reports on the discovery of issues relating to health and safety and crime to the relevant authority either verbally or in report form as required.
• In line with company policy to carry out routine search procedures in a sensitive manner to include vehicles, buildings and persons.
• To effectively deal with all incidents falling within the security remit. To effectively report all incidents to the relevant authority.
• To provide a point of contact and information central to staff and visitors.
• To deal with the sorting/collecting of mail and that dealing with goods in/out is done by the site-specific Assignment Instructions.
• To maintain a log of all visitors, incidents and any other records that may be required by the client.
• To maintain the client’s key safe to issue and record all movements of keys within the client’s premises.
• To identify suspicious persons and actions and report such circumstances in the appropriate way.

Must Haves:

• Valid SIA licence and CCTV licence required

• Proven work experience as a Team Leader

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in tasks

• Must be able to effectively manage the building and staff with experience in management and the industry

• High level of self-presentation

• IT literate- Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment

• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills

• A positive attitude to dealing with people and taking on challenges

• Experience in dealing with escalation procedures relating to staff, incidents and operations

• A sound working knowledge of security best practices and legislation affecting security

• Security professional with extensive knowledge of the Security industry, public sector or armed forces

• Strong management and leadership skills, ability to influence, negotiate and engage

• Sound judgement and decision-making skills with a ‘hands-on’ problem solving approach, able to remain calm under pressure and take control of incidents

• Experience in writing procedures, drafting reports, and preparing business cases

Front of House Officer - E1, London - England,

Do you have previous security experience and excellent communication skills? Do you provide exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanour at all times? Can you keep a positive mindset with any challenge that comes your way?

…Apply now!

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Front of House Officer to safeguard a prominent facility in Central London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a clean and professional environment, and maintaining a high level of security. You will possess a robust background in the security sector, demonstrate proficiency in IT systems, excel in multitasking, and maintain a professional and polished demeanour alongside excellent personal presentation.
Excellent communication skills are essential. Within this role, you will carry out ID checks, respond to emergencies and provide information to all staff and visitors as and when necessary.

Role :                         Front of House Officer
Pay Rate:                    £15.00 per hour
Shift Pattern:             Mon - Fri days 60hrs weekly
Location :                 E1, London
Role Requirements: SIA License

Benefits include:

• Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Employee referral scheme
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Additional benefits we offer via our ReWard  membership :

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Must have:

• Valid SIA licence
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Proven work experience as a Front of House Officer(min 1year)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• First Aid trained
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Surveillance skills and detail orientation
• 5-year checkable work history
• IT literate- Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment

Main Duties:

• Act as a point of contact and information center to staff and visitors.
• Ensure all visitors and other callers to the company are given sufficient information by giving clear, concise information in person and over the phone or email.
• Report any issues to the supervisor or duty manager
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner
• Respond to emergencies
• Deal with conflict in an appropriate manner if required
• Write up incidents to the standard expected by Management
• Carry out ID checks
• Be vigilant to the Health and Safety risks
• Work on own initiative

Security Officer - EC2A, London - England,

Do you have previous security experience and excellent communication skills? Do you provide exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanour at all times? Can you keep a positive mindset with any challenge that comes your way?

…Apply now!

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Security Officer to safeguard a prominent facility in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a clean and professional environment, and maintaining a high level of security. You will possess a robust background in the security sector, demonstrate proficiency in IT systems, excel in multitasking, and maintain a professional and polished demeanour alongside excellent personal presentation.
Excellent communication skills are essential. Within this role, you will carry out ID checks, respond to emergencies and provide information to all staff and visitors as and when necessary.

Role :                         Security Officer
Pay Rate:                    £15.01 per hour
Shift Pattern:               Mon - Fri days 11hrs daily 55hrs weekly
Location :                   EC2A , London .
Role Requirements: SIA License

Benefits include:

• Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Employee referral scheme
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Additional benefits we offer via our ReWard membership :

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Must have:

• Valid SIA licence
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Proven work experience as a Security Officer(min 1year)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience within a Cooperate Security (min 1year)
• Surveillance skills and detail orientation
• 5-year checkable work history
• IT literate- Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment

Main Duties:

• Act as a point of contact and information center to staff and visitors.
• Ensure all visitors and other callers to the company are given sufficient information by giving clear, concise information in person and over the phone or email.
• Report any issues to the supervisor or duty manager
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner
• Respond to emergencies
• Deal with conflict in an appropriate manner if required
• Write up incidents to the standard expected by Management
• Carry out ID checks
• Be vigilant to the Health and Safety risks
• Work on own initiative
• Ensures that the reception area, foyer, staff area, and board room are kept clean by supervising cleaning staff members.

Security Officer - London - England,

Do you have previous security experience and excellent communication skills? Do you provide exceptional customer service and always maintain a professional demeanour? Can you keep a positive mindset with any challenge that comes your way?

…Apply now!

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Security Officer to safeguard a prominent facility in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a clean and professional environment, and maintaining a high level of security. You will possess a robust background in the security sector, demonstrate proficiency in IT systems, excel in multitasking, and maintain a professional and polished demeanour alongside excellent personal presentation. Excellent communication skills are essential. Within this role, you will carry out ID checks, respond to emergencies and provide information to all staff and visitors as and when necessary.

Role: Security Officer Pay Rate: £14.80 per hour Shift Pattern: (4 on / 4 off days & nights, 12 hour shifts) - average 42hrs per week Location: London N1 Role Requirements: SIA License

Benefits include:

• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Employee referral scheme
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Additional benefits we offer via our ReWard membership :

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Must have:

• Valid SIA licence
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Proven work experience as a Security Officer (min 1year)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience within a Cooperate Security (min 1year)
• Surveillance skills and detail orientation
• 5-year checkable work history
• IT literate- Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment

Main Duties:

• Able to carry out regular patrols.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt.
• Comfortable standing for long periods.
• Assist contractors as required and as directed by the DSM/SM.
• Responsible for opening and closing the building and terraces.
• Delivers excellent customer service.
• Capable of working effectively under pressure.
• Able to de-escalate situations, including incidents involving young people and anti-social behaviour.
• Provide First Aid assistance when required.
• Able to interact with stakeholders and tenants.
• Prepared to respond to any incidents that may occur (full training will be provided on site).

Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Open CPI Engineer - DV Cleared to join their team. This contract role, based in either Romsey or Gloucester, requires a high level of security clearance and a deep understanding of SAP CPI, RF Test, RF Design, Embedded C/C++, and FPGA.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Development

• Design, develop and optimise OpenCPI components and applications for SIGINT and RF systems
• Integrate OpenCPI solutions onto FPGA-based and embedded SDR platforms
• Support system architecture, trade studies, and technical design decisions
• Ensure robust, scalable and reusable OpenCPI-based implementations
• Develop OpenCPI workers and containers in C/C++ and HDL (VHDL/Verilog where required)
• Integrate DSP chains into FPGA and embedded Linux environments
• Conduct trade-off analysis across performance, latency and resource utilisation
• Support hardware/software integration in secure lab and customer environments

Testing & Assurance

• Define test plans aligned to customer requirements and acceptance criteria
• Develop automated test harnesses and regression test environments
• Identify defects, performance bottlenecks and integration risks early
• Provide clear reporting and evidence for assurance and accreditation processes

Delivery & Customer Engagement

• Work closely with Delivery Managers to ensure effective transition from design to deployed capability
• Operate directly within customer-facing secure environments where required
• Maintain strong technical credibility with National Security stakeholders
• Highlight technical risks, dependencies and resourcing requirements early

Job Requirements:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable hands-on experience with OpenCPI framework
• Strong C/C++ development in embedded or Linux environments
• Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) principles
• Experience integrating FPGA-based platforms (e.g. Xilinx or Intel toolchains)
• Experience working within secure National Security or MOD environments
• Ability to troubleshoot complex integration and performance issues
• Experience working with SDR and RF signal processing systems

If you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a new challenge within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a key part of our client’s innovative team.

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. World Wide Technology EMEA. has an opportunity available for aSecurity Engineer to support our client, a leading Global Financial Services provider and support the end-to-end secure deployment of security technologies. The successful candidate will have deep knowledge in information security, focused on endpoint security and antimalware controls and solutions, please see requirements below. This is a contract Role & Inside IR35 Security Engineer / CrowdStrike Engineer Contract Duration:6 months Contract Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid with 3 days onsite per week) Job description: Responsible for assessing the current technology landscape, defining the future-state architecture, and identifying gaps between the two. It includes evaluating and applying tools to model domain architecture, defining performance metrics, and re-engineering processes to improve efficiency. Provide centralized global cybersecurity services, act as a first line of defense for IT compliance, and offer subject matter expertise in cybersecurity, endpoint security, and antimalware. The role involves maintaining strong engagement across regions and functions, collaborating with management and IT teams, and driving capability uplift across the organization. Key requirements needed for this role: 10+ years in information security, with strong expertise in endpoint and antimalware solutions. Proven experience delivering and leading endpoint security implementations. Ability to work cross-functionally with business and technical stakeholders to align requirements and reduce risk. Deep understanding of OS security, vulnerabilities, mitigations, and industry-standard security controls across network, application, and cloud. Strong troubleshooting skills in large-scale environments and experience evaluating and selecting security technologies. Excellent communication skills and experience working with senior technical leaders. Experience mentoring team members and automating security tasks (Python, Perl, etc.). Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to continuously learn and share knowledge. Candidates will be required to go through background checks before commencing contract. Must be eligibleto live and work in the specifiedwork location. Some occasional travel maybe required. Only successful candidates will be contacted. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: World Wide Technology is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

Role Title: CISO Security Consultant

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire/ Hybrid - 2/3 days per week onsite

Duration: 8 months

Rate: 465 per day inside ir35

We’re looking for a proactive Security Consultant to assess, design, and strengthen secure systems across infrastructure and applications. You’ll bring hands-on expertise in areas such as networking, application security, pentesting, databases, or operating systems (Linux/Windows), along with a strong grasp of risk management and secure design principles.

CISSP is highly desirable (additional certifications a bonus). Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. Familiarity with MS Office, Confluence, and Jira is advantageous.

Role Description

As a Security Consultant, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to assess, design, and enhance secure systems. You will provide expert guidance across infrastructure, applications, and enterprise environments, ensuring best practices and industry standards are consistently applied.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Computer networking
• Application security
• Cryptography (desirable but not essential)
• Penetration testing
• Databases
• Operating systems (Linux and/or Windows)

• Solid understanding of security principles, risk management, and secure design
• Ability to assess vulnerabilities and recommend practical remediation strategies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Certifications

• CISSP certification is highly desirable
• Additional security certifications (e.g., CEH, CISM, OSCP, Security+) would be advantageous

Desirable IT Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience using Confluence
• Familiarity with Jira

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive and detail-oriented professional
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Cyber Security Consultant / Security Assurance SME

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant for an initial 6 assignments with the option to extend.

Location: London / Milton Keynes / Hybrid / Remote

The ideal candidate will have an active Security clearance and a strong background in Cyber Security Assurance within a high-threat government environment.

Skills and experience.

• Experience in producing GovAssure and Secure-By-Design assessments, including Risk Assessment Papers, Risk Treatment Plans, Risk Business Cases, and Security Management Plans.
• Knowledge and experience with security architecture and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, such as Splunk, Defender, Sentinel, ELK, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions.
• Extensive understanding of cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and security controls.
• Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, as well as SABSA and TOGAF.
• Experience in risk and threat modelling within high-threat government environments.
• Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

Info Sec and Cyber Security Consultant

Up to 800pd DOE (Inside IR35)

Milton Keynes - Hybrid 3 days in office

9 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Information Security & Cyber Consultant to aid the business in making informed decisions about the Cyber and Information Security org structure and function, strategy.

You will act as a subject matter expert to review the current setup with a view to providing advice, guidance and a draft strategy for information security and cyber functions (including the SOC).

This is a fantastic role for any Information Security & Cyber Security Consultant with experience of working in an enterprise/Gov. environment to join on a potential long term contract basis.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Taking into account the status and work of the organisation, you will review the current organisation structure and function of the teams in relation to information security and cyber, create an options paper with clear recommendations using best practice to aid recruitment activity.

Make recommendations and draft collateral for inclusion in cyber and information security strategy from (Apply online only)

Creation of an information security and cyber work programme, taking into account the various initiatives, projects and recommendations from internal and external audits.

Experience Required:

Extensive experience in working in a cyber and information security environment, ideally within the Public Sector

Experience of undertaking activities regarding creation of cyber and information security strategies, programmes and organisational structure reviews

Working knowledge of the UK Government profession frameworks relating to Security and DDaT which apply to information security and cyber

Understanding of ISO 27001

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Asset Manager
Function: Service Management
Location: Salford Quays, Manchester (Hybrid)
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 6 months (possibility of extension)

Role Purpose
Our client is establishing a new Asset Management practice within our Service Management function, and we’re looking for an experienced Asset Management SME to help us build it from the ground up.

This is a pivotal role within our Major Operating Securely Programme. Service Management has ownership of CIS Controls 1 & 2 (Inventory and Control of Enterprise and Software Assets), and you will lead the design, implementation, and governance of the processes and controls required to meet these standards.

Working closely with our in-flight CMDB programme, you’ll ensure strong alignment between Asset Management and Configuration Management, driving accurate asset visibility, lifecycle control, compliance, and data integrity across the technology estate.

What you’ll do:

• Define and establish the Asset Management strategy, policies, and operating model
• Embed governance supporting CIS Controls 1 & 2
• Design and implement end-to-end asset lifecycle processes
• Partner with Cyber Security, Technology, Procurement, and Finance
• Align Asset Management with CMDB data models and tooling
• Build reporting, controls, and audit readiness frameworks

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience building or transforming an IT Asset Management (ITAM) capability
• Strong knowledge of ITIL and Service Management practices
• Experience working with CMDB platforms (e.g., Helix)
• Understanding of CIS Controls and security governance
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in a build environment

This is a unique opportunity to shape and embed a critical capability that underpins security, compliance, and operational resilience at scale.

Role: Rubrik IT Engineer - Rubrik Backup and Hybrid Cloud Protection

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 Months +

Day rate: 600 Inside IR35

Clearance: SC or eligiable for clearance

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable IT Engineer with deep subject matter expertise in Rubrik data protection technologies. The successful candidate will take ownership of the end to end backup and recovery lifecycle across our on premises infrastructure, Microsoft Azure footprint, and Office 365 workloads.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic and operational delivery
Lead the configuration, optimisation, and administration of Rubrik clusters across hybrid environments.
Ensure comprehensive backup coverage for physical servers, virtualised platforms, Azure workloads, and Office 365 tenants.
Conduct regular resilience reviews and steer corrective actions.
Own backup policies, SLAs, retention schedules, immutability controls, and compliance frameworks.

Operational excellence
Perform routine health checks, troubleshooting, and remediation.
Respond to backup and restore incidents and complete root cause analysis.
Oversee patching, upgrades, and feature enablement.
Maintain documentation of backup architectures and DR processes.

Stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Cyber Security teams.
Support audits, projects, and initiatives requiring backup expertise.
Communicate technical information clearly.

Essential Skills
Proven Rubrik experience.
Strong understanding of hybrid infrastructure.
Experience protecting Azure and Office 365 workloads through Rubrik.
Strong troubleshooting ability and governance understanding.

Desirable Skills
Experience with other enterprise backup suites.
API integration exposure.
Disaster recovery planning.

Professional Attributes
Methodical and governed by best practice.
Confident decision maker.
High accountability.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications
Rubrik certifications or equivalent experience.
Microsoft Azure or Office 365 certifications.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Secure Web Gateway SME (Forcepoint Specialist) Day Rate: £550 (Umbrella)Location: London - 2 days per week on-site (mandatory)Duration: Contract We are seeking an experienced Secure Web Gateway SME with strong, hands-on Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway expertise to join a leading financial services organisation on a long-term contract. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, bringing deep technical knowledge of Forcepoint on-premise Secure Web Gateway technologies. This position sits within a high-performing Security Engineering function and will play a key role in shaping and operating secure web gateway solutions across the organisation’s EMEA footprint. Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for on-premise Secure Web Gateway technologies, primarily Forcepoint.
• Lead design, implementation, upgrades and lifecycle management of proxy platforms.
• Produce high-level and low-level designs, build documentation, runbooks and DR material.
• Support an upcoming strategic transition toward cloud-first web security solutions.
• Oversee capacity management, licensing, platform health and vendor engagement.
• Maintain service documentation, playbooks and operational models.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure, cyber defence and security operations teams.
• Participate in BAU responsibilities including patching, on-call rotation and ad-hoc support.

Required Experience

• Extensive, evidencable hands-on expertise with Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway - on-premise experience is essential.
• Experience operating as a proxy SME in a complex, multi-regional enterprise environment.
• Deep understanding of proxy technologies: explicit/transparent proxies, PAC files, SSL decryption, authentication, etc.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, and authentication technologies (Kerberos, SAML).
• Ability to convert business and security requirements into robust technical designs.
• Solid background producing technical documentation and design artefacts.

Desirable Skills

• Any relevant proxy/security certifications.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST CSF or related security frameworks.
• Experience working within regulated environments or with ITIL-based service models.

Working Model

• 2 days per week in the office - mandatory.
• Rate is fixed at £550 per day (Umbrella).
• No flexibility on location or rate.

Role Title - Security Consultant Our Security Consultancy and Design team are continuing their search for Cyber Security Consultants who have a broad knowledge of Cyber Security domains and controls working across a wide range of computing platforms. Join our Chief Security Office here at Lloyds Banking Group as we build the bank of the future. Location(s): Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Halifax, Edinburgh. Contract: 3/6 months Hours: Full time. Working Pattern: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site. About this opportunity Are you someone who wants to be in the heart of Cyber Security delivering change and working in an agile way, ensuring we execute our strategy and transformation agenda safely? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are actively welcoming enthusiastic Cyber Security Professionals from all industries and backgrounds to join our expanding team as we embark on an exciting journey where you will have the opportunity to ensure security by design is embedded across our change portfolio. Cyber Security sits at the heart of our business providing the Group with a secure operating environment, safe from malicious attacks. It is a dynamic and constantly evolving world where your experience and efforts can deliver tangible results to the safety of a huge company and over 30m customers. We're on the mission to build the bank of the future, and we need your help to do it! What you'll do: • Applying Agile methodologies to support engineers and deliver on multiple challenging product initiatives simultaneously, driving engineering excellence. • Threat model by deconstructing technical solutions, identifying threats and vulnerabilities and assessing risks. • Use experience to analyse the risks and benefits of design options to support making safe architectural decisions. • Design secure solutions documenting the key security controls and adhering to security standards. • Define security testing requirements and assess findings. • Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences, providing security direction, governance, assurance and guidance. What we're looking for: • Dynamic solution-oriented individual bringing energy to a rapidly evolving environment with an ability to work well under pressure. • Broad knowledge of modern Enterprise technologies including Cloud and AI • Exposure to contemporary architectures eg. RESTful APIs and containerised microservices. • Up-to date on emerging threats and experienced with threat modelling frameworks eg. STRIDE / MITRE ATT&CK. • Significant knowledge of cyber security domains and how they apply to Enterprise business environments eg. endpoint, network, cryptography and IAM. The nice to haves: • Awareness of industry related security standards such as ISO 27000 series, PCI DSS, COBIT, NIST, OWASP. • Certifications in security management eg. CISSP / CISM / CCSP or equivalent. • Certifications in technical security domains eg. CEH / OSCP or equivalent. • Experience of Public and or Private cloud environments. ?Mandatory Skills: Security Architecting .

Knutsford - Hybrid, 3 days on site

Contract - £700 - £750 per day (inside)

Our client is seeking an API Security Architect who will join the security team of a major organisation. You will have strong knowledge of enterprise-level API Security Architecture, as you will ensure that APIs are built securely, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience in API security architecture within large-scale environments.
• Expertise in API gateways (Apigee, Azure API Management, Kong, Mulesoft).
• Strong knowledge of OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, TLS, and Zero Trust principles.
• Deep understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure design patterns.
• Experience designing security controls in the cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns).

Desirable:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
• Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset
• Prior experience working with global banks or financial institutions
• Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, SABSA, CCSP - preferred but not mandatory)

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Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role for one of our global leading Energy clients.

• OT Security Engineer
• Location - Warwick- Hybrid - 1 day per week - Commute to Lincoln once a month
• Some international travel may be required
• ASAP Start
• 6-12 Months then rolling contract (long term work)
• Inside IR35
• PAYE 473 per day PAYE - 640 Per day Umbrella
• Hands on Role not just consultant role - Not just IT

Position Main Responsibilities:

• Report to the OT Security Operations Lead
• Contribute to the Digital Products and Solutions team in achieving goals and setting cyber security strategy.
• Assist in the delivery of cybersecurity projects by validating existing technical documentation.
• Lead deployment activities in OT environments, including configuring networks, remote access solutions, anti-malware, backup solutions and virtualization platforms.
• Provide customer cyber support and act as a point of contact for execution projects.
• Answer technical questions from Product Lines, including troubleshooting and solution listing.
• Write and perform training sessions for internal teams and customers.
• Support key business stakeholders in adopting new technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical partnerships with internal and external stakeholders or suppliers.
• Liaise with the internal ICS (Industrial Cyber Security) group on compliance and best practices.
• Support Cyber execution training and troubleshooting for Product Competence Centers.
• Maintain the cyber security lab in Warwickshire with monthly visits.
• Travel to customer sites globally (approx. 10% of the time).

Typical Day Overview:

A typical day may involve:

• Responding to cyber technical queries from sales teams or engineering teams
• Configuring network devices or security solutions
• Creating user guides for engineering teams to deploy cybersecurity solutions
• Preparing or delivering training sessions.
• collaborating with stakeholders to review technical documentation
• Supporting engineers during project execution.

Must have Relevant Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on competence as a control systems engineer or network engineer role, with knowledge of industrial applications preferably in energy or oil & gas.
• Hands-on competence with cybersecurity implementation in OT environments.
• Actual engineering hands-on competence of configuring & deploying security solutions.
• Hands-on competence with Backup Solutions and Anti-Malware solutions
• Good practical knowledge of industrial cyber regulations, especially IEC 62443.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality deliverables.
• Hands-on competence of remote connection solutions used in industry.
• Hands-on competence configuring network switches and firewalls.
• Proven ability to write and manage technical documentation.
• Preferred certifications: GICSP or similar.
• Hands-on competence with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Proxmox).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for client-facing interactions.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Location: Hampshire
Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required

• Long term engagement

Overview

We’re looking for a DV Cleared DevSecOps Platform Architect & Engineer to join a high-profile, secure military IT programme, delivering highly resilient, automated, and secure data platforms.

This role sits at the intersection of DevSecOps, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and secure data systems, supporting advanced research and large-scale data analysis in a mission-critical environment. If you enjoy building things that have to work first time, in places where failure is not an option, you’ll feel right at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure DevSecOps platforms supporting sensitive data workloads
• Architect and deliver automated CI/CD and GitOps pipelines for rapid, secure deployments
• Develop and manage secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure
• Implement security-first engineering practices across the full SDLC
• Build and optimise data pipelines for large-scale data processing and analytics
• Design and operate containerised platforms using Kubernetes and modern orchestration tooling
• Embed security controls, monitoring, and compliance across all environments
• Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and operational teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• ActiveHLC
• Strong experience in DevSecOps and Platform Engineering
• Deep hands-on expertise with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps tooling
• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP - secure environments preferred)
• Experience designing secure, scalable infrastructure-as-code solutions
• Strong knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.)
• Proven experience building data pipelines and supporting large-scale data processing platforms
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, zero-trust, and secure system design

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in defence, military, or highly regulated secure environments
• Knowledge of air-gapped or restricted network architectures
• Exposure to big data platforms, analytics tooling, or AI/ML pipelines
• Background in site reliability engineering (SRE) or reliability-focused platform design

Why This Role?

• Work on cutting-edge secure military systems
• High-impact engineering - your work directly supports critical national capabilities
• Proper engineering challenges, not just “keeping the lights on”
• Long-term programme stability and excellent contract longevity