12 of 12 Contract Security Engineer Jobs in the North West

Akamai Security Engineers

Hiring Organisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 490 - 620 Daily
Akamai Security Engineer & Senior Akamai Security Engineer (Contract) Knutsford Hybrid - 3 days onsite 2 remote Senior: £620 per day Engineer: £490 per day Until 30/11/2026 INSIDE IR35 Our client is looking for an Akamai Security Engineer and a Senior … Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large-scale, high-traffic digital platforms. These are key engineering roles focused on strengthening web security, enhancing performance, and embedding best-practice Akamai configurations into global environments. Key Responsibilities Engineer ...

Akamai Security Engineer

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£425 - £466/day Inside IR35
Akamai Security Engineer +10 months+ +Inside IR35 +£425 - £466 a day +Hybrid working in Knutsford We are looking for an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of Akamai security solutions across enterprise web and API platforms. You will … work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing digital services. Key Responsibilities Configure and maintain Akamai security tools including Kona Site Defender (KSD), WAF, and Bot Manager Implement and manage security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations Monitor web traffic ...

Senior Akamai Security Engineer

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£550 - £600/day
Role: Senior Akamai Security Engineer Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite/40% remote - Knutsford, Cheshire Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026 Rate: £550 to £600 per day Inside IR35 Role Overview We're looking for a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation … optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large-scale digital platforms. This role sits at the sharp end of web security - protecting high-traffic environments from modern threats while improving performance and resilience. Expect real engineering challenges, complex environments, and zero room for checkbox security. Key Responsibilities Architect, configure ...

OT Cyber Security Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Warrington, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Cyber Security Engineer – Contract (Energy Sector) Rate: Hourly rate + overtime available Contract: Initial 6 months, with strong likelihood of long-term extension (2–3 years) Location: Warrington or Haydock (3–5 days on site) Sector: Energy I'm looking for an OT Cyber Security Engineer … critical infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on contract role with significant longevity, supporting multiple phases of delivery. Key Responsibilities: Implementing and hardening OT security controls Supporting control system protection, telemetry replacement and SCADA environments Deploying and securing industrial networks. Working closely with automation engineers from design through ...

Akamai Security Engineer

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Manchester, Peover Superior, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400 - £465/day
Role Title: Akamai Security Engineer Location: Hybrid (60% office/40% remote) - Manchester Contract End Date: 30/11/2026 Rate: £400 - £465 per day - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management … Akamai security solutions across web and API platforms. You will collaborate with security and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing digital services. Key Responsibilities Configure and maintain Akamai security tools, including Kona Site Defender, WAF, and Bot Manager. Implement and fine-tune security ...

Senior Data Security Engineer (DSPM & Data Protection)

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, Peover Superior, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£525 - £550/day Inside IR35
Senior Data Security Engineer (DSPM & Data Protection) Location: Knutsford, Cheshire (Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days remote) Duration: Long-term contract (Until July 2026) Rate: £550 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella PAYE only) The Opportunity Are you an expert in Data Security Posture … Management (DSPM)? We are representing a global leader in digital transformation who is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join a high-profile data protection programme for a Tier 1 Global Banking client. This role is essential for shaping the future of the bank's data security ...

Security Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Atrium Global
Location
Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
Up to £700 per day
Security Engineer Infrastructure/Cryptography/Automation £500£700 per day (Inside IR35) Cheshire 2 days per week onsite (mandatory) Initial 12-month contract Atrium EMEA are supporting a world-leading IT services client on their search for multiple Security Engineers to join a long-term financial … hands-on engineering capability. We are particularly interested in professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas: Cryptography engineering, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) such as Thales , Entrust or IBM platforms Infrastructure and security engineering across Windows, Unix/Linux, networking and firewalls Python-based ...

Linux Security Engineer SME

Hiring Organisation
Xcede
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Initial 6 months contract inside IR35 MDE Linux Security Engineer Building, deployingMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint services and policies across the Linux Estate Driving service-level incidents through to remediation Creating and maintaining high-quality documentation Engaging with stakeholders to ensure requirements are prioritised and expectations are set Working ...

Linux Security Engineer SME

Hiring Organisation
Xcede
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP Annual
Initial 6 months contract inside IR35 MDE Linux Security Engineer Building, deployingMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint services and policies across the Linux Estate Driving service-level incidents through to remediation Creating and maintaining high-quality documentation Engaging with stakeholders to ensure requirements are prioritised and expectations are set Working ...

Design Engineer - Fire & Security

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£47 per hour
Design Engineer - Fire & Security Systems Inside IR35 £47 per hour (Umbrella rate) Manchester based 12 Month minimum contract What you will do • Working as part of the Marine design team, based in Manchester UK, on mechanical design aspects of marine fire suppression projects, ensuring precision and adherence … including mechanical schematics, P&ID's, Equipment Datasheets, and Hydraulic Calculations. • Interpret and apply Approval Authority rules and Regulations. • Collaborate with the Senior Design Engineer and Project Manager, offering valuable design and CAD support. What we look for Essential • Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with clients ...

Data Security Network Engineer - F5, Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies, VPN

Hiring Organisation
Scope AT
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Data and Security Network Engineer - F5, Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies, VPN, Cisco 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 ...

SIEM Application Engineer (Elastic Security) - Manchester, UK

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Digital
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£450 - £550 per day
Role: SIEM Application Engineer Type: Contract (3 Months) Location: Birmingham/Manchester, UK (Hybrid 3 days a week) Payrate: £450 - £550 per day INSIDE IR35 Umbrella Elastic Stack Mastery: 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, specializing in the end-to-end delivery, optimization, and operation of the Elastic Stack … with a focus on Elastic Security . Detection & Compliance Expert: Proven ability to engineer high-fidelity detection rules based on the MITRE ATT&CK Framework , alongside implementing essential security controls like RBAC, encryption , and data governance to ensure regulatory compliance. Performance & Tuning Specialist: Deep technical skill ...