Join our Architecture Services team!
The Architecture Services Team comprises members from many different technical and non-technical backgrounds; from network and security to datacentre, end-user compute and service architecture. The team provides customers and the wider Softcat team sight of the broader picture – helping to pull all pieces of the jigsaw together and solving the puzzle of how business requirements are interpreted into technical solutions involving multiple technical verticals.
Success. The Softcat Way.
There is a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it. At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action.
As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on Cyber Security, you’ll be part of the Architecture Services Team. In this role, you’ll be the first port of call for creating Cyber Security solutions that solve customer problems.
You’ll be a customer-facing technical leader responsible for delivering consultative advice, expertise, and guidance on technology strategy and how customers can use technology to solve business problems. The role spans the opportunity cycle — owning and leading architecture discovery through to successful delivery and validation — and includes building capability around chosen Cloud Security solutions and practices, with particular emphasis on Application Security Testing, Exposure Management, and Cloud Application Detection & Response. You will be considering customer’s protection of applications running in the cloud, hosted in the cloud and developed in the cloud, as well of variations of cloud itself. The role will, however, cover all areas of Cyber Security.
You’ll also bring practical awareness of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AI Security, helping customers adopt modern cloud and AI capabilities securely and responsibly.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Lead customer discovery and translate business, technical, and risk requirements into clear, deliverable security architectures.
- Act as Technical Design Authority on complex cloud and security engagements.
- Working with other Architecture Services members, Professional Services Consultants, Cyber Assessment Team and Architects to develop cross-discipline and multi-vendor solutions for customers.
- Working with the Softcat Sales Specialists and the Softcat Account Management team to provide technical information and expertise to assist customers in their business needs.
- Providing advice to sales and customers regarding the application of a Cyber Security discipline.
We’d love you to have
- A passion for technology and making technology work for businesses, along with a desire to share your knowledge and experience with those around you.
- Senior-level experience in solutions architecture/security architecture, delivering discovery, design, and governance across complex environments.
- Proven capability to design security controls across:
- Cloud workload protection (VM/container/serverless security patterns)
- DevSecOps / secure SDLC (threat modelling, CI/CD security, supply chain awareness)
- Client-side protection (endpoint security and operational response integration)
- Working knowledge of relevant vendors solutions such as: Tenable, Orca, Snyk Wiz, Crowdstrike and Palo Alto.
We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!
Work in a way that works for you
We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
- Hybrid working
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
- Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs
Working with us
Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.
Join us
To become part of the success story, please apply now.
If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/
Here at Softcat, we don’t prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Join our Architecture Services team!
The Architecture Services Team comprises members from many different technical and non-technical backgrounds; from network and security to datacentre, end-user compute and service architecture. The team provides customers and the wider Softcat team sight of the broader picture - helping to pull all pieces of the jigsaw together and solving the puzzle of how business requirements are interpreted into technical solutions involving multiple technical verticals.
Success. The Softcat Way.
There is a uniqueness to Softcat - what we do, how we do it and why we do it. At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action.
As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on Cyber Security, you’ll be part of the Architecture Services Team. In this role, you’ll be the first port of call for creating Cyber Security solutions that solve customer problems.
You’ll be a customer-facing technical leader responsible for delivering consultative advice, expertise, and guidance on technology strategy and how customers can use technology to solve business problems. The role spans the opportunity cycle - owning and leading architecture discovery through to successful delivery and validation - and includes building capability around chosen Cloud Security solutions and practices, with particular emphasis on Application Security Testing, Exposure Management, and Cloud Application Detection & Response. You will be considering customer’s protection of applications running in the cloud, hosted in the cloud and developed in the cloud, as well of variations of cloud itself. The role will, however, cover all areas of Cyber Security.
You’ll also bring practical awareness of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AI Security, helping customers adopt modern cloud and AI capabilities securely and responsibly.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Lead customer discovery and translate business, technical, and risk requirements into clear, deliverable security architectures.
- Act as Technical Design Authority on complex cloud and security engagements.
- Working with other Architecture Services members, Professional Services Consultants, Cyber Assessment Team and Architects to develop cross-discipline and multi-vendor solutions for customers.
- Working with the Softcat Sales Specialists and the Softcat Account Management team to provide technical information and expertise to assist customers in their business needs.
- Providing advice to sales and customers regarding the application of a Cyber Security discipline.
We’d love you to have
- A passion for technology and making technology work for businesses, along with a desire to share your knowledge and experience with those around you.
- Senior-level experience in solutions architecture/security architecture, delivering discovery, design, and governance across complex environments.
- Proven capability to design security controls across:
- Cloud workload protection (VM/container/serverless security patterns)
- DevSecOps / secure SDLC (threat modelling, CI/CD security, supply chain awareness)
- Client-side protection (endpoint security and operational response integration)
- Working knowledge of relevant vendors solutions such as: Tenable, Orca, Snyk Wiz, Crowdstrike and Palo Alto.
We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don’t hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you!
Work in a way that works for you
We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
- Hybrid working
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
- Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs
Working with us
Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.
Join us
To become part of the success story, please apply now.
If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at
Here at Softcat, we don’t prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
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We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.
We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.
We’ll broaden your horizons
Our Digital Services are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more.
As a Digital Cyber Governance Junior Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Cyber Governance team.
Must-Have Skills and Qualifications:
- A degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and propose solutions
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Familiarity with cyber security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS and ISO 27001
- A genuine interest in cyber security and governance
At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
We’re in it together
Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.
Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.
We’re looking forward to the future
At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.
We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
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Reports To:
Chief Technology & Operations Officer
Location:
Birmingham [hybrid] with flexibility to travel nationwide as needed.
SM&CR Function:
Certified Role
Purpose of Role
The Head of IT is a strategic and operational leader responsible for delivering a secure, scalable, and cloud-first technology environment that enables exceptional colleague and client experiences.
This role oversees IT infrastructure, service delivery, and cybersecurity, and plays an active role in operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring energetic leadership, a passion for continuous improvement, and a commitment to best practice - fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and user-centricity across a nationally distributed organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of IT services across Ascot Lloyd, ensuring a modern, cloud-first infrastructure that supports business agility and resilience.
- Champion a user-focused approach to technology, ensuring colleagues have the tools and support they need to thrive.
- Oversee IT service delivery, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
- Actively contribute to operational resilience planning and execution, including business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Collaborate closely with peers across all business areas to align IT strategy with organisational goals and user needs.
- Manage third-party IT service providers, ensuring performance, compliance, and value through effective contract governance.
- Drive a FinOps culture, embedding cost control and value optimisation across all IT operations and investments.
- Use data and analytics to inform decision-making, performance reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Lead IT planning and execution for office moves, acquisitions, and integration projects.
- Deliver clear, actionable reporting on IT performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
- Promote a culture of energetic leadership, accountability, and innovation within the IT team.
- Ensure Health & Safety compliance for IT staff across office and remote working environments.
- Foster a risk-aware culture that supports transparent decision-making and strategic risk-taking.
SM&CR Responsibilities
As a Certified Function under the FCA’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), this role requires personal accountability and adherence to the following Conduct Rules:
- Act with integrity
- Act with due care, skill, and diligence
- Be open and cooperative with regulators
- Treat customers fairly and with respect
- Observe proper standards of market conduct
- Act to deliver good outcomes for clients
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven leadership experience in IT within a financial services environment.
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery.
- Experience in operational resilience and business continuity planning.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
- Demonstrated success in managing third-party vendors and complex IT projects.
- Experience with IT governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Passion for user experience and colleague enablement through technology.
- Ability to lead and inspire teams in a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.
- Relevant project management qualifications and technical certifications.
- Data-driven mindset with experience in performance reporting and analytics.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working across locations and time zones.
Key Behaviour Indicators
- Visionary leadership with a focus on execution and outcomes.
- Clear, inclusive, and timely communication.
- Collaborative and user-focused mindset.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Technically proficient and able to develop others.
- Energetic, accountable, and results-driven.
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.
Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.
Job Summary
As a security analyst you will be responsible for analyzing, maintaining and implementing the Cyber Security requirements of Taylor Wimpey. This specific role will have a focus on ensuring that TW implement and maintain good and recommended security practices on all our live services, with a special focus on Microsoft services. You will be responsible for both monitoring and reporting upon the threat status of Taylor Wimpey. You will be working within a cyber security team and may be expected to undertake a wide variety of functions to help deliver a secure environment. You will be expected to digest, summarise and provide recommendations based upon a range of security information from a range of third parties.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and ensure the Taylor Wimpey security standards and best security practices are being utilised across all existing infrastructure and application services
- Self-sufficient in developing skills and knowledge in understanding how to protect against new security TTPs as identified
- Review and analyse data provided from Microsoft Defender and Sentinel system
- Review, test and raise changes to meet Microsoft recommended security enhancements, and track their delivery
- Monitor and track new advice on the security services and products in use within the Taylor Wimpey estate
- Raise and ensure implementation of new security practices, or security improvements, in existing infrastructure services, and systems, primarily Microsoft
- Reviewing and managing the current best security practices for a variety of systems, including:
- Microsoft O/S
- SQL database
- M365
- O365
- Power BI
- Dynamics
- Power Apps
- Azure Cloud environment
- Active Directory
- Third party SaaS providers
- Application vendors
- Network Security
- Identity management and control
- A wide range of onsite systems and applications
- Ensuring best security practices are reviewed as soon as released and recommendations provided to TW where appropriate
- Ability to pragmatically recommend and prioritise required implementation effort based upon Taylor Wimpey risk appetite
- Ensure TW maintain currency with security best practice and configuration recommendations for a variety of systems
- Provide recommendations on improvements to security environments, including detailed configuration setups
- Develop and manage a roadmap of work to ensure new advice and risks are managed within the current infrastructure
- Preferred, not essential, skills to program using Power Bi and Power apps (using a range of inputs and logs) to ensure system security information is analysed effectively and appropriate messages are identified to assist Taylor Wimpey management to make effective risk and resource decisions.
- Engage with (external and internal) support teams to ensure remediation plans are created for any identified risks (or risks are accepted)
- Ensuring security architectures implemented fully by existing systems, and deliver all the security requirements defined within the Taylor Wimpey ISMS and best practices
- Identify and develop appropriate means of investigation to ensure risks are identified
- Researching and evaluating new security products and solutions, and recommending them to improve the organization’s security posture
- Participating in incident response and recovery activities, such as investigating breaches, containing attacks, restoring systems, etc
- Generating reports and dashboards to communicate the status and performance of security environment to stakeholders
- Articulate and raise risks where required
- Collaborate with support Service Providers, IT and business stakeholders
- Analyze general industry standards to ensure compliance within TW appropriate to the risk appetite of TW, these include:
- NCSC
- CISA recommendations
- ISF SOGP changes
- CE + demands
- ISO 27001
- NIST
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
- Previous operational cyber security industry experience – 3 years minimum.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a cybersecurity operations role
- Self motivated and able to work autonomously
- Knowledge of Cyber Security Risk Management
- Power BI Skills
- Power Apps Skills
- Formal Security qualifications an advantage – ie CISM or equivalent
- Microsoft security configuration experience and expertise
- Security administration on critical systems, such as Microsoft
- Ability to work with various levels of management and SMEs
- Proven track record in undertaking security operations within complex organisational environments
- Proficiency in security assessment tools and methodologies
- Ability to assess complex security issues, developing metrics and providing effective solutions
- Understanding of key business and IT trends which may influence future strategies
What we offer at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it’s about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.
We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.
We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.
If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
Internal Applicants:
Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included
Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.
Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included
Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.
Data Security Consultant SC Cleared - £450/day via Umbrella - 6 Month Contract - Birmingham - Hybrid - SCC Flex Contract
We are seeking an experienced Data Security Consultant to support our clients in designing and delivering pragmatic, business-aligned data security and governance outcomes. This Data Security Consultant role is advisory and client-facing, focusing on risk, regulation, and real-world adoption rather than tool-only implementations.
Your responsibilities as the Data Security Consultant:
- Advise clients on data security, data governance, and information protection strategies aligned to business risk and regulatory requirements
- Design and deliver Microsoft Purview solutions
- Translate regulatory and GRC requirements (eg GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, data residency and retention) into practical, defensible data security controls
- Conduct data risk assessments, gap analyses, and control reviews across Microsoft 365 and wider data estates
- Support clients with policy design, operating models, and control frameworks for data protection and governance
- Act as a trusted advisor, constructively challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders
- Produce clear, executive-ready deliverables including risk assessments, recommendations, roadmaps, and design documentation
As a successful Data Security Consultant, you will have:
- A strong background in GRC, information security, or data protection
- Active SC Clearance
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview in real enterprise or client environments
- Solid understanding of data protection and privacy principles, including GDPR
- Proven experience translating risk and compliance requirements into technical controls
- Confidence engaging with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
- The ability to balance risk, usability, and commercial realities
- Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ISO 27701, CAF, or DSPT
- Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Security
If you are a Data Security Consultant looking for a high-impact hybrid contract in Birmingham where you can shape meaningful data security and governance outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today professional references required.
NOTE: At SCC, we take the privacy and security of your information very seriously. Any information we hold will be handled in accordance with current data protection legislation. Upon submitting your application, SCC will process your information in line with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website under Legal Privacy Notice Flexible Resourcing.
Permanent - Birmingham- Hybrid - 2/3 days a week onsite
£60,000 - £75,000 DOE + 20% Bonus + Bens
We are seeking an experienced GRC professional to lead governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives within a highly complex, international organisation. This role requires strong leadership to drive adoption of security policies and motivate teams to align with the organisation’s mission, vision, and values while achieving local business goals.
The Global GRC Manager oversees the development and maintenance of security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across all regions. This role ensures alignment with cyber security strategy and regulatory standards, working closely with leadership, technology teams, and compliance stakeholders to maintain a strong security posture enterprise-wide.
Essential Experience required:
- Significant experience in information and cyber security governance, risk, and compliance roles, in a global context
- Deep knowledge of cyber security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, security frameworks and industry standards (eg, ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL).
- Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders at executive and C-suite level.
- Experience coming into ‘greenfield’ environment’s and raising the maturity level of a GRC function
‘Great to have’ experience:
- Experience working in a Retail, Food & Beverage or similar environment
- Experience working at a Global/International level
If this role sound of interest, then please apply today!
About the opportunity
Apply, complete the training course, get a certification and career support - no brainer!
Are you ready to launch a career in cyber security? Netcom Training’s fully-funded Cyber Security course (NCFE Certificate in Cyber Security Practices, Level 3) equips you with the practical skills employers are actively seeking. From threat intelligence and security testing to incident response and ethical compliance, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for today’s fast-growing cyber security and IT roles.
Our learners have gone on to roles such as IT support, second line support, junior development, cyber security analysis and business analyst positions, working with companies across tech, logistics, public services and digital sectors.
Course Details
- Start Date: 27.04
- Duration: 14 weeks
- Format: Online, practical workshops
- Schedule: Mon-Thur 6-9pm
What you’ll learn
- Principles: Understand cyber security principles and core frameworks
- Threat Intelligence: Develop expertise to identify risks
- Testing: Conduct cyber security testing, identify vulnerabilities and implement controls
- Incident Response: Prepare for and respond to cyber security incidents
- Ethics: Understand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber security
- Professional Skills: Build professional skills and behaviours for the sector
- Protection: Gain practical knowledge to protect and secure digital environments
Potential Roles & Starting Salaries:
- Cyber Security Analyst: £25,000 – £35,000
- IT Support Technician: £22,000 – £26,000
- Junior Penetration Tester: £24,000 – £30,000
- SOC Analyst: £25,000 – £32,000
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- Live in the West Midlands
- Be aged 19 or over
- Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £34,194
- Not currently be undertaking other government-funded training
- Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate, or sponsored visa, or as a dependent
Cost
This is a fully-funded course with no fees – complete the training, gain essential cyber security skills and career support.
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We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.
We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.
We’ll broaden your horizons
Manage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future.
Our Digital Services are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more.
We’re a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others.
We are looking for a high-performing individual looking to advance their career in our fast growing and dynamic team. In addition to the core competencies of client relationship and engagement delivery, you will have strong people values and a passion for mentoring and playing an active role in maintaining and enhancing the strong people culture within our team.
We are looking to recruit an individual to join our expanding Digital Cyber Team to aid in growing our portfolio of cyber governance and advisory work. The role will typically focus on managing and growing the teams delivering cybersecurity controls assessments, technical advisory engagements and guiding clients on their level of cyber risk. As experts on cyber risk, the BDO Digital Cyber Team advises clients across industries and geographies, staying at the forefront of knowledge of the threat landscape, cyber defence best practices and regulatory expectations.
You’ll be someone with:
- Experience in IT security domains
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of cyber control gap assessments (eg. CIS Benchmarks / NIST)
- Certifications such as (CISSP / CCSP / CISM / CRISC) are highly beneficial
- Strong technical foundation to support the understanding of controls, experience in information technology, IT risk (consultancy experience) or regulatory landscape
- Ability to build sustainable relationships and networks with team members and with clients
- Experience managing teams and a passion for supporting the development of self and others
You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.
At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
We’re in it together
Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.
Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.
We’re looking forward to the future
At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.
We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
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About the opportunity
Apply, complete the training course, get a certification and career support - no brainer!
Are you ready to launch a career in cyber security? Netcom Training s fully-funded Cyber Security course (NCFE Certificate in Cyber Security Practices, Level 3) equips you with the practical skills employers are actively seeking. From threat intelligence and security testing to incident response and ethical compliance, you ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for today s fast-growing cyber security and IT roles.
Our learners have gone on to roles such as IT support, second line support, junior development, cyber security analysis and business analyst positions, working with companies across tech, logistics, public services and digital sectors.
Course Details
- Start Date: 27.04
- Duration: 14 weeks
- Format: Online, practical workshops
- Schedule: Mon-Thur 6-9pm
What you ll learn
- Principles: Understand cyber security principles and core frameworks
- Threat Intelligence: Develop expertise to identify risks
- Testing: Conduct cyber security testing, identify vulnerabilities and implement controls
- Incident Response: Prepare for and respond to cyber security incidents
- Ethics: Understand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber security
- Professional Skills: Build professional skills and behaviours for the sector
- Protection: Gain practical knowledge to protect and secure digital environments
Potential Roles & Starting Salaries:
- Cyber Security Analyst: £25,000 £35,000
- IT Support Technician: £22,000 £26,000
- Junior Penetration Tester: £24,000 £30,000
- SOC Analyst: £25,000 £32,000
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- Live in the West Midlands
- Be aged 19 or over
- Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £34,194
- Not currently be undertaking other government-funded training
- Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate, or sponsored visa, or as a dependent
Cost
This is a fully-funded course with no fees complete the training, gain essential cyber security skills and career support.
Network Web Proxy Infra Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy Tech (F5 BIG-IP, McAfee, Skyhigh, Bluecoat)
Our client is looking for a Web Proxy Network Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery and enhancement of their EMEA network.
This role is ideal for someone who already has hands-on experience working with Proxy technologies (such as McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat, or similar), and is ready to step into a fast-paced enterprise environment where you can further deepen your expertise.
You will:
- Support the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and Management of Web Proxies
- Contribute to change and incident activities within a complex network infrastructure
- Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services
We are not looking for someone brand new to the technology - you should already be familiar with the key tools and concepts and be ready to contribute from day one, even if you’re still developing full mastery.
Core Skills & Experience
Required:
- Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy platforms (eg McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat)
- Experience or knowledge of Load Balancing technologies such as F5 BIG IP (LTM/GTM) VMWare Next Gen Load Balancer (formerly AVI Networks)
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates, NAT, DNS, and Layer 7 protocols
- Comfort using CLI and GUI interfaces for network appliance configuration
Preferred:
- Experience building from base and upgrading firmware of Web Proxies
- Experience of DLP/Malware Protection & Mitigation infrastructure
- Experience writing or editing iRules, health monitors, or similar load balancing policies
- Awareness of certificate management, TLS handshake flow, and debugging tools (Wireshark, Fiddler)
Contract Role inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract - 3 days a week in office (candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham)
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- Proven experience (5 years) as a Load Balancing and Proxy Network Engineer.
- Proven experience (5 years) implementing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers.
- Strong proficiency in configuring and managing load balancers (F5 and AVI) and proxies (Skyhigh Web Gateway).
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.
- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
- Relevant certifications (eg, F5, AVI, Cisco) will be an advantage.
As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your skills will include:
- Experience with load balancing technologies (F5, AVI)
- Ability to configure Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies.
- Strong DMZ architecture and engineering Experience
- Experience and working knowledge of VPN designs and configuration on Cisco platforms.
- Experience and working knowledge of BGP and Multicast
- Working knowledge of DNS
Inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract (to be extended) - candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham
Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included
Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.
Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included
Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.
Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included
Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.
Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included
Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.
Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included
Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.
Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included
Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.
The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+
Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.
Protec Security have an opportunity for an experienced Security Systems Engineer, in The Midlands area, to carry out the commissioning, installation, regular servicing and reactive maintenance of our clients Intruder, CCTV, Access Control and associated systems.
The ideal candidate will be experenced in IP Security Systems and Large Scale Integrated Projects.
What you will receive;
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40hr week (£28,600 - £39,100), in addition;
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Travel time paid after first 15mins
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Overtime: Weekdays x1.5 paid after 8hrs (including travel, minus first 15mins)
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Overtime: Saturday x1.5 to x2.0
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Overtime: Sunday/BH/Nights x2.0
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On-call overtime
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32 days holiday allowance, plus additional days after 2 years service
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Company vehicle incl. fuel card
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CPD training (both in house & external training modules)
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Progression within the business
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All paperwork completed on company iPad (plus laptop & phone)
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Workplace Pension
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Death in service insurance