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Service Support Analyst
Sellick Partnership
Aylesbury
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: Service Support Analyst (Level 2)
Salary: 40k DoE
Location: Aylesbury, with hybrid working

A growing organisation is seeking a Service Support Analyst to provide first- and second-line IT support across the business. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable IT services, supporting end users, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of systems, security, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1st and 2nd line IT support across incident, problem, change, and service request management (aligned to ITIL practices).
  • Log, prioritise, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues; escalate to third-party providers where required.
  • Support and maintain Microsoft cloud technologies, including Microsoft 365, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • Install, configure, and support laptops, desktops, printers, meeting room technology, and remote working setups.
  • Manage user lifecycle processes (joiners, movers, leavers) and system access controls.
  • Monitor and respond to cyber security alerts and email security controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
  • Maintain accurate hardware and software inventories.
  • Work closely with external IT suppliers and monitor their performance against service expectations.
  • Assist with technology rollouts, including user communication, training, and support.
  • Conduct risk assessments on incidents and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Perform information security and data protection checks.
  • Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders, providing clear updates on IT services.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Clear communication skills (technical and non-technical).
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
  • Understanding of change management and IT service processes.
  • Awareness of cyber security best practices.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

  • Experience supporting Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
  • Proven experience in a customer-facing IT support role.

Desirable:

  • Degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Microsoft 365 certifications (e.g., Fundamentals or Administrator).
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure, ITIL methodology, and information security practices.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary up to 40,000 (depending on experience).
  • Discretionary bonus (up to 15%).
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Pension with employer contributions up to 10%.
  • Life assurance (4x salary).
  • Employee wellbeing support, training opportunities, and additional perks (e.g., volunteering leave, discounts, health initiatives).

Working Arrangements

  • Full-time, permanent role (35 hours per week).
  • Primarily office-based, with limited flexible/home working options available depending on role and performance.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years’ experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Cyber Security Engineer
GEM Partnership
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Day Rate: 500 - 550 per Day (Outside IR35)

Duration: 3 Months + Likely Extension

Location: London (hybrid working)

My client is a rapidly growing global organisation offering a range of services to the Professional Services sector globally.

They are recruiting for an experienced hands-on Cyber Security Contractor to support their security operations and compliance initiatives, working closely with their internal Security team to strengthen their cyber resilience and ensure adherence to UK standards.

Key Duties:

  • Implement, manage and actively monitor security controls across e-mail, endpoint, and cloud environments
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents using advanced threat detection tools
  • Assist with compliance activities and audits for ISO27001, Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification
  • Provide technical expertise on security best practices and risk mitigation
  • Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure secure configuration and data protection
  • Respond to security related DDQs
  • Mimecast, Netskope and CyberArk configuration and administration

The Person:

  • Experience of running tech projects end-to-end
  • Proven experience of complete start-to-finish implementation and certification for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essential Plus
  • Hands-on experience of CyberArk spanning deployment, config, and on-going administration
  • Experience of Netskope as the appointed person will lead the roll-out across their global office network
  • Solid working knowledge and experience of Mimecast required
  • Exposure to Microsoft Purview
  • An appreciation of ISO 27001 and its requirements
  • Strong understanding of UK cyber security regulations and frameworks

The role is based at their London HQ, offering hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office per week.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every candidate individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles.

GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy.

Security Engineer
Southern Communications Ltd
Basingstoke
In office
Mid - Senior
£45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Dummer, Basingstoke

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Were looking for a Security Engineer to come on board to join our team to lead the technical security function within Group IT Services, ensuring robust protection of systems, data and users. You will be managing the security ticket workload within the Security team and responding to and managing security incidents and alerts. In addition you will provide consultation and expertise on security matters.

Responsibilities:

Security Operations & Incident Management:

  • Managing ticket workload within the Security team.
  • Gathering, analysing and acting upon threat intelligence.
  • Responding to on-going security incidents.
  • Responding to active alerts from security systems.
  • Writing change management requests for security-related changes.

Vulnerability & Endpoint Management:

  • Coordinating and running vulnerability scans and remediation.
  • Resolving vulnerabilities in the infrastructure and EUC estate.
  • Defining and managing the configuration of endpoint protection policies.
  • Managing the configuration of Identity and Access Management services.

Accreditation & Compliance:

  • Supporting compliance initiatives such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials.
  • Ensuring compliance with CyberEssentials and CyberEssentials+ requirements and carrying out audits.
  • Assisting to ensure compliance with accreditation policies through auditing with external 3rd party auditors.
  • Being consulted on project plans and designs in principle.
  • Providing security expertise on Change Request Approvals (CAB).
  • Being consulted on software deployment from a security perspective.
  • Being consulted on endpoint protection matters for infrastructure and EUC.
  • Being consulted on identity and access administration matters

Skills Required:

  • Strong technical knowledge of security tools, frameworks and best practices.
  • Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability management processes.
  • Understanding of endpoint protection technologies and policies.
  • Knowledge of identity and access management principles.
  • Familiarity with security accreditations such as ISO27001, CyberEssentials and CyberEssentials+.
  • Excellent incident response and threat intelligence skills.

Strong communication skills to convey security matters to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits:

  • 25 Days Holiday
  • Birthday Day Off
  • Buy Holiday Scheme
  • Career Development and Progression Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay
  • Discounted Retail Vouchers
  • Reduced Gym Membership
  • SCG Mobile Benefit
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Annual Salary Reviews
  • Pension Scheme
  • Onsite Canteen (offering free croissants and free freshly made soup daily)
  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Charity Events

SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.

Principal SOC Consultant
Sanderson Government and Defence
London
Hybrid
Senior
£800/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Rate: £800.00 per day - Inside IR35

Duration: 12 months+

Clearance level: Must hold live SC clearance

Location: Mainly remote with some travel as per client requirements, typically multiple cities available (e.g., London, Bristol, Manchester, Corsham)

About the Role

This consultant would typically fulfil a senior leadership position within the public sector and Defence, responsible for setting, leading, and delivering the vision for a modern, secure digital environment.

The priorities for this role include:

  • Coordinating and integrating public sector/ Defence digital services
  • Leveraging artificial intelligence for public benefit
  • Strengthening and expanding digital and data infrastructure
  • Elevating leadership and investing in talent
  • Funding for outcomes and encouraging innovation
  • Promoting transparency and accountability

A typical role would be within a public sector or Defence organisation that employs a diverse and skilled workforce across various locations. You will work alongside highly skilled digital professionals to address national digital challenges and help millions access essential services.

Qualifications and Certifications

  • Familiarity with information security best practices, standards, and frameworks (e.g., Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, COBIT 5, CIS CSC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS) is beneficial.
  • Membership in relevant institutions or bodies (e.g., Institute of Information Security Professionals, Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers)
  • Relevant industry qualifications and accreditations:
  • Operations Centre Analyst

  • Offensive Security Certified Professional,

  • Certified Information Security Management

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional

  • Relevant government qualifications or accreditations

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Cyber Security Engineer - Risk & Assurance
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Christchurch
In office
Mid - Senior
£82/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Christchurch Based

81.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch.

This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support - it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various locations.

The candidate must hold a minimum of SC clearance without caveats and be prepared to be processed for DV clearance.

To fulfil this practical and ‘hands on’ role, it would be beneficial for the candidate to be qualified to diploma or degree level in an engineering discipline.

The role will involve the production of technical artefacts and the implementation of virtual and physical core components, which form the backbone of platforms.

The ideal candidate will be Degree qualified in Information/Cyber Security, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science and or Chartered Cyber Security Professional, ex-NCSC Certified Cyber Professional or ex-CLAS

Knowledge:

Essential:

  • Experience of MOD policy in JSP440 and knowledge of NCSC guidance.
  • Experience of working on MoD Secure by Design (SbD) projects
  • Subject matter expertise in one or many security processes - such as security risk assessment, risk treatment using security control baselines, etc.
  • Experience in applying security architecture principles to small or large integration projects.

Skills:

  • A team working culture
  • Innovation and problem-solving skills, with a holistic view to Security
  • Interpersonal and communication skills. In particular, the candidate will show the confidence to liaise with customer and user representatives to discuss systems technical issues

For more information or to apply for this role please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Head of InfoSec GRC & Awareness
Tria
London
Hybrid
Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: London (onsite 3 days per week) Basis: Permanent

Package: TBD, generous salary and benefits

Are you an experienced leader in Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance looking for your next opportunity to make an impact within an evolving and fast-paced environment? Do you have strong experience of leading internal and 3rd party risk management due diligence processes? If so, apply now.

We are seeking an experienced Head of InfoSec GRC & Awareness to lead governance, risk, compliance, and security awareness initiatives across an organisation at a time of significant modernisation. This pivotal role ensures a robust security posture by developing and enforcing policies, standards, and training programmes aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

The key responsibilities of the Head of Information Security GRC & Awareness are:

  • Lead the development and enforcement of enterprise-wide information security policies and standards
  • Drive security governance and cyber maturity through compliance, assurance reviews, and gap analysis
  • Oversight and improvement of the Information Security Risk Management frameworks and process
  • Conducting in depth supplier due diligence / third party assurance processes
  • Manage audit readiness and support internal/external audit activities
  • Own and deliver the organisation’s security awareness programme, including campaigns and tailored training
  • Depending on the candidate, you would also be involved in developing and implementing an Operational Technology (OT) Security Assurance Framework

The successful candidate will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Auditor, CLAS etc
  • Extensive experience in information security or IT governance within large, complex environments
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, Cyber Essentials)
  • Proven track record in risk management, policy development, and security awareness initiatives
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
  • Very strong experience of driving 3rd party due diligence
  • Pro-active, pragmatic self-starter with the ability to effectively lead a small team, including those with potentially differing skill sets to their own
  • Any experience of driving Technical Assurance, Operational Technology (OT) Security Assurance and Penetration Testing would be a bonus

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a critical function within a dynamic organisation, ensuring security resilience and cultural change across the enterprise.

The salary is competitive and we can discuss this directly. For further information, please apply and I will be in touch.

Head of InfoSec GRC & Awareness

Head of Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance

IT Service Desk Analyst -FTC
Reed Technology
Horsham
In office
Junior - Mid
£30,000 - £35,000
RECENTLY POSTED

IT Service Desk Analyst

  • Location: Horsham
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: 35,000

This role involves supporting, monitoring, and maintaining our existing IT infrastructure, as well as working on new systems and upgrade projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT support and infrastructure management, with a focus on security and efficient system operation.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Conduct cyber and information security activities in line with our ISO27001 certified Information Security Management System.
  • Monitor and check backups, email systems, and software patches across desktops, servers, and applications.
  • Import data into Oracle for development and test teams.
  • Provide support to end users, including those in remote offices and working from home.
  • Manage account creation and deletion for joiners and leavers.
  • Install software on servers, desktops, and laptops.
  • Order hardware and software as needed.
  • Maintain the asset database and liaise with suppliers for warranty repairs.
  • Perform other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a similar IT support role.
  • Technical experience with Microsoft Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Exchange Online, Office 365, Active Directory, Azure AD, IP Networks, Switches & Cabling, and Backup Systems.
  • PC troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work with a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Remains calm and objective under pressure.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to handle a diverse range of challenges.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining a logical and methodical approach.
  • Demonstrates initiative and acts with integrity and enthusiasm.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Sophos Endpoint Protection, XG Firewall, Mobile Control, Arcserve Backup & UDP, Oracle Databases, Client to Site VPNs, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Mimecast.
  • Experience working in an ISO27001 environment.
Cyber Security Operations Manager
Acorn Insurance Ltd
Liverpool
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: Cyber Security Operations Manager

Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis

Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum Depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Acorn are looking to recruit a brand-new role as a Cyber Security Operations Manager. The Cyber Security Operations Manager will lead the operational security function responsible for protecting the organisation’s information assets, technology services, and users.

This role oversees all security operation functions, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s security posture. Working closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Architecture, Governance, Compliance and Risk teams, the manager ensures that security operations are proactive, resilient, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the daily operations of the internal Security Operations team and primary relationship with any outsourced SOC solution ensuring 24/7 monitoring and response coverage.
  • Oversee cyber defence capabilities including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence, and identity protection.
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures, playbooks, and response frameworks.
  • Direct the full incident response lifecycle: detection, triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review.
  • Coordinate major incident management with IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Business teams.
  • Ensure lessons learned are captured and drive meaningful improvement.
  • Oversee the vulnerability management programme, ensuring timely identification, prioritisation, and remediation of risks.
  • Partner with asset owners to ensure patches, configuration hardening, and remediation actions are completed.
  • Support risk assessment processes and provide input to security governance and compliance teams.
  • Ensure the design, tuning, and optimisation of detection rules, alerts, and correlation logic across security platforms.
  • Drive automation initiatives using SOAR to improve response speed and reduce operational workload.
  • Maintain robust coverage across cloud, on premise, network, and endpoint environments.
  • Build capability through training, certifications, and knowledge-sharing programmes.
  • Work with technology, business, and leadership teams to communicate risks, incidents, and security posture.
  • Support audits, regulatory assessments, and customer assurance activities

About you:

Requirements:

  • Experience managing a SOC or security operations function within a complex enterprise environment.
  • Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud-native security tooling.
  • Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
  • Demonstrated expertise in incident response and threat management.
  • Experience working in hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Grow with Acorn:

We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

  • We run through walls for our customers and each other
  • We challenge the status quo
  • We succeed when we help those around us succeed
  • We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits:

  • 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
  • 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
  • Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
  • Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
  • Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
  • Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s:

Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:

  • Mindful Employer
  • Disability Confident Level 1 & 2
  • Menopause Friendly accredited
  • Armed Forces Covenant signatory
  • Great Places to Work 2024/25
  • Best Place to Work for Development
  • Best Place to Work for Women

Before applying, please know:

If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.

Visa Requirements

  • We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re Here to Support You

  • We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you’re part of the team-we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cyber Security Consultant, Head of Cyber Security, Cyber Security Operations Supervisor, IT Cloud Operations Manager may also be considered for this role.

Senior Cloud Security & Solutions Architect
Ulster University
Belfast
Hybrid
Senior
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Role: Senior Cloud Security & Solutions Architect
Department: Infrastructure & Operations, Digital Services Directorate
Grade: 8 (£48,822 - £58,260) plus 15% Market Supplement
Responsible to: Microsoft Services Technical Manager
Campus: Any - Hybrid (Belfast, Coleraine, Derry~Londonderry)
Reference: 041806

  • ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

  • THE ROLE -

The postholder will specialise in Azure Cloud Technologies, leading in architecting, implementing, and optimising cloud solutions to ensure the design of scalable and resilient architectures that support digital transformation initiatives, large-scale migrations, and cloud-native development projects. The remit of the role extends to supporting and maintaining the Universitys Cloud-Based Microsoft Enterprise configurations, incorporating Azure Cloud Services, elements of the Microsoft Security Ecosystem, including Defender for Cloud and Defender for Cloud Apps and Azure Governance, Security and Compliance, embedding security by design and secure by default principles from day one.

This is an exciting time to join the Microsoft Technical Services Team at Ulster University as we embark on a major cloud transformation journey. As a senior member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping this transformation, implementing cloud infrastructure in line with best practice guidance such as the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). Youll have direct access to Microsoft subject matter experts, ensuring youre supported by world-class technical insight as you help define and deliver our cloud strategy. We place a strong emphasis on professional development, actively supporting industry-recognised certifications and encouraging our team to diversify and deepen their skillsets across the wider Infrastructure & Operations Division.

We’re offering a 15% Market Supplement for this role, reflecting our commitment to attract top talent in the industry. This additional compensation ensures that your expertise and contributions are recognised and rewarded in line with current market standards.

  • ABOUT YOU -

  • Degree or postgraduate qualification in an Information Technology / Computer Science related discipline, or demonstrable appropriate level and range of professional experience

  • Experience in architecting, implementing and deploying Azure infrastructure using secure by default principles from design through to production

  • Experience of deploying, managing and supporting any three of the following technologies in a large organisation:

  • Cost Optimisation and FinOps

  • Governance and Compliance via Azure Policy

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling such as Terraform and Bicep

  • Microsoft Cloud Security Tools (Defender for Cloud and Cloud Apps)

  • Containerisation technologies, including Azure Kubernetes

  • Azure Networking Architectures

  • Log Collection Tools and Analysis (Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, etc.)

  • Experience and proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, Bash, etc.)

  • Strong experience of supporting, managing and developing the following Azure Infrastructure technologies: Networking, Security, Storage, and Compute

Please find our employee benefits on our website.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Golang Engineer
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

Job DescriptionRole Details

  • Role/Job Title: Golang Engineer
  • Work Location: Bristol, UK
  • Hybrid Requirement: 2 days
  • Duration of Assignment: 6 months

The RoleThe team is accountable for security within mobile channel. We provide a suite of mobile security components, that provide an all-round security posture in mobile apps including associated services (penetration services, obfuscation, consultancy etc.)Our mission is to build a scalable, adaptable, and proactive approach to securing LBG’s mobile apps enabling mobile engineers across the bank to operate with confidence and agility in an ever-evolving threat landscape.We’re passionate about our shared passion for delivering new features for customers across our brands in the mobile space.Your Responsibilities

  • Proficiency in writing secure scalable enterprise-grade Go applications
  • Responsible for performance optimize and fine tune backend applications to meet demanding NFR’s

Your ProfileEssential Skills/Knowledge/Experience

  • Knowledge of maintaining/troubleshooting secure Go microservices
  • Experience of RESTAPIs, containerisation technologies, micro-services architecture
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills
  • In depth knowledge of best coding practices, code management, agile development practices and continuous delivery
  • Hands on experience with Kubernetes and deployments with helm

Desirable Skills/Knowledge/Experience

  • Experience of JAVA development
  • Familiar with SQL databases
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Dynatrace and SPLUNK
Senior Technical Engineer
The Phoenix Partnership
Leeds
Hybrid
Senior
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED

We are looking for talented individuals with 1-3 years experience of working in a similar role to join our close-knit technical team. If you are looking for a varied, challenging and collaborative role to expand your technical expertise then this job is for you!

You will actively participate in the designing, maintaining and upgrading services that are critical to the NHS and many healthcare organisations around the world. You will be working as a team to address the current challenges such as the rapid expansion of our mobile Apps and AI as we scale on an international level.

You will also have the opportunity to travel internationally to scope out data centres, design and size new projects and join in on technical discussions at government level.

Requirements

  • 2:1 or above in a computer related degree
  • Minimum of ABB/AAC at A-level including either Maths or IT

Skills and Qualities

  • Relational database knowledge with practical experience in SQL Server
  • System administration, enhancements, configuration, system design and build in Windows environments
  • Hardware knowledge or hands on experience of server components, investigation & problem resolution
  • Networks Managing enterprise firewalls, switches and routers including knowledge of common network protocols
  • Cyber Security Pen Testing, monitoring for potential threats, vulnerabilities and indicators of compromise
  • Great problem solving skills
  • An automation not repetition approach

Benefits

We have lots of fantastic benefits here at TPP.

These include:

  • Fantastic holiday entitlement
  • Regular social events
  • Opportunities to travel internationally
  • Life insurance
  • BUPA Health, Dental and Travel cover
  • £300 birthday meal allowance
Security Engineer
THE RESOURCING TEAM LIMITED
Birmingham
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Birmingham & Surrounding Areas

Were looking for an experienced Security Engineer to join our expanding Technology Projects team, supporting the installation, maintenance, and fault-finding of a wide range of bespoke security systems across the Birmingham region.

If youre a forward-thinking engineer with strong technical ability and experience in electronic security systems, this role could be a great fit for you.

What youll receive for joining us

We offer a competitive salary (DOE) and a strong benefits package, including:

  • Company van for business use
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Workplace pension
  • Private medical cover
  • Life cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Long-service awards
  • Annual appraisal and salary review
  • 24-hour virtual GP access
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • All specialist tools, equipment, and IT hardware (excl. hand tools)

Screening requirements include:
5-year work history check, basic disclosure, financial check, and drug & alcohol test.

What youll be doing

  • Diagnosing faults across Electric Fencing, CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm systems, and associated technologies
  • Installing bespoke and integrated security solutions
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on security systems
  • Reporting defects, snags, and system issues promptly
  • Managing van stock and equipment replenishment
  • Demonstrating completed systems and functionality to clients and end-users
  • Completing asset tagging and accurate system documentation
  • Ensuring company-issued equipment such as testers and meters are PAT-tested and calibrated
  • Recording data efficiently IT literacy is essential
  • Working independently or as part of a team to ensure high-quality delivery

Experience & qualifications were looking for

  • Competency in at least one of the following:
    • Access Control
    • CCTV
    • Intruder Alarms
    • Electric Perimeter / PowerFence systems
  • Experience with Gallagher Security Systems (Access Control or Perimeter) is highly advantageous
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound recommendations
  • High attention to detail and ability to plan day-to-day work effectively
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Full UK driving licence (essential)

Think this sounds like you?

If you believe youre well-suited to this role, wed love to hear from you.
Even if you dont meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply diverse experience is always valued and considered.

SENIOR SOC ENGINEER
Secure Recruitment Ltd
Sheffield
Hybrid
Senior
£70,000
RECENTLY POSTED

£65,000 + £8,000 On Call Allowance

Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite -Standard Business Hours Monday to Friday

SECURE has Partnered with a leading MSSP known for its elite Security Operations and rapid growth. They are looking for an experiencedSOC Engineer to step into a high-impact role that is less about “Watching Screens” and more about “Building the Engine.” You aren’t just here to close tickets; you are here to build the engine. Your mandate is to take ownership of the Technical Implementation & Engineering Functions, shifting the SOC from a Reactive State to a Proactive, High-Fidelity Detection Powerhouse. You will have the autonomy to set the direction for the practice, architecting how the team utilises SIEM, EDR & IDS Tools. As the business scales, you will also lead the charge in recruiting and developing a Brand-New Security Engineering Division, moving from a Senior Engineer to a Department Builder.

Skills & Experience for SOC Engineer:

  • SIEM & EDR:Strong Experience Deploying & Optimising Enterprise-Grade SIEM Platforms (specifically Microsoft Sentinel) & EDR solutions. You should be comfortable managing these within Complex, Multi-Tenant Environments.
  • The Engineering Edge:Good Background in Detection Engineering, Custom Rule Creation & Log Orchestration. You should be highly proficient in KQL & have good Scripting Capabilities (Python or PowerShell).
  • Onboarding & Architecture: Proven Ability to Lead Technical Implementation for New Clients, ensuring their environments are correctly Scoped, Baselined & Mapped to Global Threat Frameworks.
  • Leadership Qualities: You have the appetite to Mentor Staff, Manage Technical Escalations & Contribute to Long-Term Growth & Recruitment Strategy of the Engineering function.
  • Certifications: Ideally, youll hold (or be ready to take) SC-100, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500 or AlienVault AVSE.

Responsibilities of Senior SOC Engineer role:

  • Technical Ownership: Leading Design & Implementation of Core Security Tooling & Detection Architectures across the board.
  • Detection Engineering: Developing & Tuning High-Fidelity Correlation Logic & Integrating Threat Intelligence to ensure the SOC stays ahead of Emerging Threats.
  • Operational Excellence: Managing Technical Onboarding Process for New Clients and ensuring Engineering Best Practices are baked into every workflow.
  • Team Development: Serving as Final Technical Escalation Point & Helping Scale Department through Strategic Hiring & Mentorship.
  • Strategic Input: Collaborating with Management to Evaluate New Technologies & Methodologies that keep the firm at the cutting edge of the industry.

Searches: SOC Analyst / SOC Engineer / SIEM / Threat Detection / EDR / Microsoft Sentinel / SecOps / Lead SOC Analyst / Senior SOC Analyst

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Oscar Associates Limited
Warrington
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Location: Warrington (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000k - £65,000k
Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSummary:

We are looking to hire an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to lead a major IAM migration from Okta to Microsoft Entra ID, before taking ongoing ownership of the platform. Day-to-day responsibilities will include managing security policies, governance and compliance, privileged access management, and conditional access. This role will also oversee IAM on the corporate website via Azure AD B2C.

This is a role for someone with strong Entra ID experience who has previously led an IAM migration and taken long-term platform ownership. Candidates should be based in or around the North West of England. The role operates on a hybrid basis, starting at 2-3 days per week in the Warrington office for the first three months, reducing to 1 day per week thereafter.

Key Responsibilites:

  • Lead the end-to-end migration from Okta to Microsoft Entra ID, including analysis of the existing Okta environment, migration strategy, implementation, and troubleshooting
  • Act as the internal subject matter expert for IAM, advising stakeholders and shaping identity strategy
  • Take long-term ownership of Entra ID, managing day-to-day operations, security policies, conditional access, compliance, governance, and licensing
  • Manage privileged access management (PAM) within Entra ID
  • Oversee and maintain customer-facing identity and access management via Azure AD B2C

Skills & Experience:

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including platform ownership and application configuration
  • Identity Governance, with the ability to develop and maintain policies, processes, and controls
  • Proven IAM experience, including defining procedures and resolving complex access-related issues
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and SCIM integration across a broad application portfolio
  • Azure AD B2C, managing customer-facing identity for web platforms
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with Security and End User Computing teams to drive best practice

Benefits & Package:

  • Salary: £50,000 - £65,000
  • Discretionary company bonus
  • Company pension scheme

Role: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Location: Warrington (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000k - £65,000k
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

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DIG Cyber Security Engineer - Risk & Assurance
Morson Edge
Christchurch
In office
Mid - Senior
£81/hour - £81/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE
Cyber Security Engineer – Risk & Assurance

Christchurch (Onsite)
12-Month Contract
£81.90 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Clearance Requirements (Essential)

  • BPSS check and active SC clearance required prior to start, active SC highly preferred
  • Must be eligible and willing to undergo Developed Vetting

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cyber Security Engineer – Risk & Assurance to support a major UK defence programme delivering complex, high-classification systems.

This role sits at the intersection of security architecture and cyber assurance, offering the chance to work across the full lifecycle of secure systems within a highly regulated environment.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to shape secure designs, manage cyber risk, and support accreditation activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting projects to understand and manage cyber security risk
  • Contributing to secure system design and security architecture
  • Defining and implementing security controls
  • Producing technical security documentation and artefacts (e.g. RMADS)
  • Supporting assurance and accreditation activities within the defence domain
  • Working closely with engineering teams and customer stakeholders
  • Ensuring alignment with frameworks such as NIST RMF / CSF

? What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in cyber security engineering, architecture, or assurance
  • Strong knowledge of JSP440, NCSC guidance, or Secure by Design (SbD)
  • Experience with risk assessment, accreditation, and security controls
  • Familiarity with NIST frameworks
  • Background in defence, government, or secure environments
  • Ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation

Apply Now

If you have experience in defence cyber security, risk, or assurance and are looking for your next contract opportunity, apply now or get in touch for more information.

Senior Identity Access Management Engineer
I3 Resourcing Limited
The City
In office
Senior
£100,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior IAM Engineer (Hands-On)

£90,000 - £110,000

City of London

Core Technology Experience They Expect

Be prepared to clearly demonstrate hands-on experience across:

  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
  • Microsoft SSO / Multi-Factor Authentication
  • CyberArk
  • Delinea / Thycotic
  • SailPoint

They are not looking for someone who has touched only one tool. Breadth across the IAM ecosystem is important.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our team. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise across the IAM ecosystem, combined with the ability to design, lead, and deliver secure identity solutions.

While leadership and architectural capability are important, this position is best suited to someone who remains actively involved in day-to-day engineering and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support IAM solutions across the organisation
  • Perform hands-on engineering across identity, access, and privileged access systems
  • Collaborate with business units and application owners to deliver secure access solutions
  • Define and enforce IAM standards, policies, and best practices
  • Assess and challenge access requests to ensure alignment with security and risk frameworks
  • Support automation and continuous improvement of identity lifecycle processes

Core Technology Requirements

You must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience across multiple IAM technologies, including:

  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Privileged Access Management tools such as CyberArk and Delinea (Thycotic)
  • Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platforms such as SailPoint

Note: We are looking for breadth of experience across the IAM landscape, not expertise in just a single tool.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven hands-on (‘keyboard-level’) engineering experience within IAM
  • Ability to both design solutions and implement them technically
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with business and application teams
  • Confidence in representing IAM services, standards, and policies
  • Ability to assess risk and challenge requests that may introduce security concerns

What You’ll Bring

Identity Lifecycle Automation

  • Experience automating joiner, mover, and leaver processes
  • Strong knowledge of IGA-driven automation (e.g., SailPoint or similar)
  • Understanding of:
  • HR-driven identity sources
  • Automated provisioning workflows
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Approval and governance processes
  • Deprovisioning and audit controls

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

  • Hands-on implementation experience with tools such as CyberArk or Delinea
  • Experience with:
  • Account onboarding and vaulting
  • Platform configuration and access policies
  • Password rotation and credential management
  • Troubleshooting and operational support

Authentication & Security

  • Experience implementing MFA and SSO solutions
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Account compromise prevention
  • Protection of privileged identities
  • Conditional access and risk-based authentication
  • Zero Trust security principles

Governance & Risk Management

  • Ability to balance business needs with security requirements
  • Experience applying:
  • Least privilege access
  • Risk-based decision making
  • IAM governance frameworks
  • Confidence to challenge and validate access requests

How You’ll Succeed

  • Provide clear, structured communication with a focus on outcomes
  • Demonstrate real-world examples of hands-on delivery
  • Show how your work reduces risk and improves security posture

If you’re a technically strong IAM professional who enjoys both building and shaping secure identity solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

PAM Specialist
Gold Group
Abingdon
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50/hour - £55/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

PAM Specialist (Privileged Access Management)

?? Culham (2-3 days onsite)
?? Contract until 30/09/2026 (extension possible)
?? £55/hour Umbrella
?? Inside IR35

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to support the implementation, optimisation, and ongoing management of PAM controls across a complex enterprise environment.
This is a hands-on contract role requiring strong technical delivery capability across PAM tooling, privileged access governance, and security integration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage PAM solutions across enterprise systems
  • Configure and support Privileged Remote Access
  • Manage credential vaulting, password rotation, and access workflows
  • Configure session recording, monitoring, and auditing
  • Onboard servers, network devices, and platforms into PAM
  • Manage service account discovery and lifecycle
  • Integrate PAM with SIEM tools for logging and alerting
  • Support Active Directory privileged account controls
  • Troubleshoot PAM connectors, sessions, and access issues
  • Produce clear technical documentation and runbooks

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven hands-on experience with PAM toolsets
  • Strong knowledge of privileged access controls and security best practice
  • Experience with:
    • Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments
    • Network device onboarding into PAM
    • Credential vaulting and session management
  • Understanding of ISO 27001 and/or NIST CSF
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to obtain SC clearance

Desirable

  • Experience with leading PAM platforms (e.g. BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Delinea)
  • Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python)
  • Knowledge of database privileged access (SQL Server, Oracle)
  • Familiarity with ITSM and change processes
  • Experience in regulated or high-security environments
  • Exposure to OT/ICS environments

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SOC Shift Lead - London
Anson McCade
London
In office
Senior
£80,000
RECENTLY POSTED

A highly secure, next-generation technology environment is seeking a SOC Shift Lead to oversee cyber security operations within a cutting-edge, high-performance compute setting.

This role sits within a 24/7 operational team supporting advanced infrastructure at the forefront of sovereign AI and large-scale compute. The environment is fast-paced, highly sensitive, and built on the latest high-density technology platforms.

The SOC Shift Lead will take ownership of security operations during assigned shifts, acting as the senior escalation point for complex incidents, leading response activities, and ensuring effective coordination across teams. This role also carries leadership responsibility, including oversight of analysts and accountability in the absence of senior management.

Whats on Offer

  • Salary: Up to £84,000
  • 25% shift allowance on top of base salary
  • Structured shift pattern:
    • 28-day cycle
    • 14 shifts of 12 hours
    • Rotation of days and nights (3 days on / 4 days off pattern)
  • Leadership role within a high-security, mission-critical environment
  • Exposure to advanced infrastructure and next-generation technologies
  • Opportunity to shape SOC operations and mentor junior analysts
  • Clear progression within a specialist cyber security function

What You Need

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

  • 710 years experience in SOC, incident response, or threat analysis
  • Strong leadership capability, with experience mentoring or guiding analysts
  • Proven experience acting as an escalation point for high-severity incidents
  • Deep technical expertise in:
    • SIEM and EDR platforms
    • Threat detection and incident response methodologies
    • Malware analysis and attack investigation
  • Ability to:
    • Lead incident response across containment, eradication, and recovery
    • Correlate and analyse data across multiple sources
    • Produce detailed investigation reports
  • Experience improving SOC processes, including detection tuning and playbook development
  • Strong decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure environments
  • Experience taking operational responsibility during shifts, including acting as the senior decision-maker when required

Desirable:

  • Relevant certifications (e.g. GCIA, GCIH, CompTIA CySA+, SC-200, Splunk)
  • Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field

Additional Requirements

  • Must be a British-born passport holder
  • Must be eligible for UK security clearance (10 years continuous UK residency required)
  • Willingness to work a 24/7 shift rotation including nights
Cyber Security Operations Manager
Acorn Insurance
Liverpool
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: Cyber Security Operations Manager

Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Acorn are looking to recruit a brand-new role as a Cyber Security Operations Manager. The Cyber Security Operations Manager will lead the operational security function responsible for protecting the organisation’s information assets, technology services, and users.

This role oversees all security operation functions, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s security posture. Working closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Architecture, Governance, Compliance and Risk teams, the manager ensures that security operations are proactive, resilient, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the daily operations of the internal Security Operations team and primary relationship with any outsourced SOC solution ensuring 24/7 monitoring and response coverage.
  • Oversee cyber defence capabilities including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence, and identity protection.
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures, playbooks, and response frameworks.
  • Direct the full incident response lifecycle: detection, triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review.
  • Coordinate major incident management with IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Business teams.
  • Ensure lessons learned are captured and drive meaningful improvement.
  • Oversee the vulnerability management programme, ensuring timely identification, prioritisation, and remediation of risks.
  • Partner with asset owners to ensure patches, configuration hardening, and remediation actions are completed.
  • Support risk assessment processes and provide input to security governance and compliance teams.
  • Ensure the design, tuning, and optimisation of detection rules, alerts, and correlation logic across security platforms.
  • Drive automation initiatives using SOAR to improve response speed and reduce operational workload.
  • Maintain robust coverage across cloud, on premise, network, and endpoint environments.
  • Build capability through training, certifications, and knowledge-sharing programmes.
  • Work with technology, business, and leadership teams to communicate risks, incidents, and security posture.
  • Support audits, regulatory assessments, and customer assurance activities

About you:

Requirements:

  • Experience managing a SOC or security operations function within a complex enterprise environment.
  • Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud-native security tooling.
  • Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
  • Demonstrated expertise in incident response and threat management.
  • Experience working in hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Grow with Acorn:

We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

  • We run through walls for our customers and each other
  • We challenge the status quo
  • We succeed when we help those around us succeed
  • We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits:

  • 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
  • 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
  • Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
  • Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
  • Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
  • Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s:

Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:

  • Mindful Employer
  • Disability Confident Level 1 & 2
  • Menopause Friendly accredited
  • Armed Forces Covenant signatory
  • Great Places to Work 2024/25
  • Best Place to Work for Development
  • Best Place to Work for Women

Before applying, please know:

If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.

Visa Requirements

  • We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re Here to Support You

  • We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you’re part of the team-we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cyber Security Consultant, Head of Cyber Security, Cyber Security Operations Supervisor, IT Cloud Operations Manager may also be considered for this role.

SOC Shift Lead
Anson McCade
London
Hybrid
Senior
£80,000

£46,000 - £84,000 GBP
25% Shift Allowance
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

SOC Shift Lead - London

Salary: £46,000 - £84,000 + 25% Shift Allowance

Location: London (On-site)

Security Requirement: DV-clearable (does not need to hold DV at application stage)

Work Pattern: 24/7 shift rota - 14 shifts per 28-day cycle, 12-hour shifts, rotating nights/days

Career Level: Associate Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SOC Shift Lead to join a highly secure, high-performance operations environment supporting sensitive UK-based compute infrastructure.

This role is central to real-time defensive security operations and requires a decisive leader capable of managing escalations, guiding analysts, and maintaining a strong security posture across mission-critical systems.

You will operate within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, leading your assigned shift, coordinating incident response activities, and ensuring operational continuity in the absence of senior management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead investigations into escalated security incidents, assessing attack vectors, scope, and business impact.
  • Correlate telemetry across SIEM, EDR, network, and cloud data sources to form complete incident narratives.
  • Direct containment, eradication, and recovery actions in partnership with IT/OT stakeholders.
  • Own medium- and high-severity incident response activities, producing detailed investigation documentation.
  • Tune and optimise detection content in collaboration with engineering and content-development teams.
  • Identify detection gaps and recommend improvements to playbooks, workflows, and overall SOC maturity.
  • Mentor L1 Analysts, providing technical guidance and quality assurance on triage work.
  • Participate in SOC exercises, simulations, and continuous readiness activities.
  • Act as shift authority, managing escalations and ensuring operational stability during your rotation.

Role Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • Experience: 7-10 years in SOC operations, incident response, threat analysis, or similar defensive security roles.
  • Preferred Certifications: GCIA, GCIH, CompTIA CySA+, Microsoft SC-200, Splunk Power User (or equivalent).
  • Technical Expertise:
  • Strong analytical mindset with deep knowledge of SIEM/EDR tooling.
  • Understanding of adversary behaviour, malware characteristics, and incident-handling methodologies.

Shift Structure & Security Conditions

  • 14 shifts every 28 days, each 12 hours, rotating 3 nights ? 4 days off ? 3 days.
  • Includes a 25% shift premium based on base salary.
  • Must be British-born and eligible for DV clearance.
  • Employment requires passing BPSS checks and meeting strict security-history requirements.

Reference: AMC/JWA/SOCSLA

Postcode: SW1

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Information Assurance Security Engineer
Leidos
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£36,900 - £46,100
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Description

Information Assurance Security Engineer

Location: Farnborough or Whiteley, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands

Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission!

The Role:

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Security and Information Assurance Engineer to support a key national security programme. The role is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security measures across complex systems, providing subject matter expertise within the Information Security Management (ISM) function, and ensuring risks to Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are effectively managed.

The engineer will contribute to security strategy, policy, and procedural development, act as a point of contact for client security assurance activity, and work closely with the ISM lead, programme suppliers, and technical teams.

Success requires strong technical proficiency, independent delivery capability, and a clear understanding of evolving cyber threats and security assurance practices.

What will I be doing?

  • Deliver day to day IT security objectives and lead assigned projects or assurance activities.
  • Integrate cyber assurance into multiple delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SAFe, Incremental, DevOps).
  • Act as a point of contact for client security teams on assurance matters.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, ITHCs, incident response activities, and evaluate responses to system security requirements.
  • Support accreditation and continuous assurance using recognised risk frameworks (ISO, NIST) and structured analysis methods.
  • Maintain and develop ISMS documentation and security artefacts (SyOPS, RMADS, Security Management Plans).
  • Contribute to the analysis of system security weaknesses and communicate findings to programme leads and engineering teams.
  • Understand security monitoring tools, logs, alerts, and protective monitoring systems (e.g., SIEM/SOC).
  • Maintain the Information Security Risk Register and coordinate monthly vulnerability management activities, ensuring remediation is tracked, reported, and aligned with the Security POAP.
  • Support delivery of contracted service levels and participate in security governance forums such as Security Working Groups.
  • Assist with security policy development, cryptographic assurance, audit support, and compliance with regulatory and client standards.

What does Leidos need from me?

  • Proven cybersecurity or information assurance experience.
  • Proficiency with common security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, SIEM).
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, CIS, OWASP, ISO 27001.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, CIA, risk management, and incident response.
  • Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle and its supporting processes.
  • Hands on experience with ITHC management, vulnerability assessment, and security assurance.
  • Familiarity with accreditation processes for secure/sensitive systems.
  • Experience maintaining security documentation sets (SyOPS, RMADS, ISMS elements).

Practical understanding of:

  • Network and boundary protection technologies (firewalls, gateways, IDS/IPS, diodes).
  • Protective monitoring systems (SIEM/SOC).
  • Authentication and authorisation (PKI, LDAP, SAML).
  • Encryption principles and secure communications.

Communication and Professional Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to work with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Ability to produce clear assurance reports and documentation for varied audiences.
  • Good commercial awareness and adherence to project and service disciplines.
  • Effective collaboration across engineering, delivery, and client teams.

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•    Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£36,900.00-£46,100.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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Frequently asked questions
Most Security Engineer roles require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM are highly valued, along with experience in network security, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
Key skills include knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), proficiency in firewalls and intrusion detection systems, expertise in encryption technologies, familiarity with cloud security, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Yes, Haystack features both on-site and remote Security Engineer job opportunities. You can filter your job search to find remote roles that match your preferences.
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Salaries for Security Engineers vary by location, experience, and company size, typically ranging from $80,000 to $140,000 annually. Some senior roles or specialized positions might offer higher compensation.