17 of 17 Contract Network Security Jobs in the South East

Security Architect (Network Security) Location -Warwick/Wokingham/Hybrid About the Role We are seeking an experienced Security Architect (Network Security) to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade network security solutions. This role will play a critical part in safeguarding infrastructure, ensuring compliance with global standards, and driving a proactive security posture across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional IT teams, influence security strategy, and provide expert guidance on best practices in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design, architect, and maintain network security infrastructure including Firewalls, IDPS, Proxies, Load Balancers, VPNs, and WAFs. Develop and manage firewall policies, network access controls, IAM … solutions, MFA, RBAC, and privilege management . Ensure alignment of security measures with compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS). Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and remediate risks. Apply industry frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls . Oversee and enhance security technologies: SIEM, vulnerability management, cloud security (OCI/ More ❯

Security Analyst (Network & Support) Location - London (Hybrid) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Rate - £450 (A day) IR35 - Outside IR35 Summary To be part of Digital Services, actively contributing as a member of the Infrastructure and Operations Team to support and develop the Network Infrastructure, Services, and Security. Provide 3rd line support for all wired, Wi-Fi, and remote … access network services to staff, students, contractors, and visitors. Act as a key point of reference in network security, contributing to the implementation, development, provisioning, and operational support of network dependencies. The post holder will be expected to support the designing, implementation, and maintenance of our client's Network Security Infrastructure to protect against … cyber threats. Accountabilities and Responsibilities Security Operations Support Serve as a reference point for network security across IT teams, providing guidance and specialised expertise on security measures. Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and continuous monitoring of network traffic for anomalies using advanced security tools. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security measures More ❯

Network & Security Consultant (Contract) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Rate: Up to £500 per day (Outside of IR35) Duration: 3 months strong potential for extension Our client, a leading cyber security and managed services provider, is seeking an experienced Network & Security Consultant to support the delivery of high-performance, secure infrastructure across enterprise and service … provider environments. You’ll play a key role in designing, implementing and optimising network and security solutions that enhance reliability, scalability and resilience, helping clients strengthen their security posture and operational efficiency. What you’ll do Design, configure and deliver network and security solutions Configure, maintain and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers Implement … enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, routing, IP, DNS) Strong background in firewall administration (Check Point, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD) Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex multi-site network issues Professional certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CCSA or PCNSA preferred Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and multi-client service environments Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Experience with More ❯

Job Title: Senior Network Security Engineer Location: Kidlington or Southampton Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: £450 - outside IR35 Contract Length: 16 months Join Our Team!Are you an experienced Network Security Engineer ready to make an impact in the public services sector? We are looking for talented individuals to join our client Thames Valley Police at … either their offices in Kidlington or the Hampshire Police Offices in Southampton. What You'll Do:As a Senior Network Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our wide area and local area communications network infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure the security and efficiency of our network operations. Key Responsibilities … Utilise network management tools to monitor network and voice traffic loads and performance metrics, ensuring service levels are met. Create insightful reports and proposals for network improvements to support business needs. Identify and resolve operational problems and implement necessary network changes and maintenance routines. Coach and mentor junior network engineers, fostering a culture of best More ❯

Job Title: Senior Network Security Engineer Location: Kidlington or Southampton Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: £450 - outside IR35 Contract Length: 16 months Join Our Team! Are you an experienced Network Security Engineer ready to make an impact in the public services sector? We are looking for talented individuals to join our client Thames Valley Police at … either their offices in Kidlington or the Hampshire Police Offices in Southampton. What You'll Do: As a Senior Network Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our wide area and local area communications network infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure the security and efficiency of our network operations. Key Responsibilities … Utilise network management tools to monitor network and voice traffic loads and performance metrics, ensuring service levels are met. Create insightful reports and proposals for network improvements to support business needs. Identify and resolve operational problems and implement necessary network changes and maintenance routines. Coach and mentor junior network engineers, fostering a culture of best More ❯

Job Title: Senior Network Security Engineer Location: Kidlington or Southampton Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: £450 - outside IR35 Contract Length: 16 months Join Our Team!Are you an experienced Network Security Engineer ready to make an impact in the public services sector? We are looking for talented individuals to join our client Thames Valley Police at … either their offices in Kidlington or the Hampshire Police Offices in Southampton. What You'll Do:As a Senior Network Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our wide area and local area communications network infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure the security and efficiency of our network operations. Key Responsibilities … Utilise network management tools to monitor network and voice traffic loads and performance metrics, ensuring service levels are met. Create insightful reports and proposals for network improvements to support business needs. Identify and resolve operational problems and implement necessary network changes and maintenance routines. Coach and mentor junior network engineers, fostering a culture of best More ❯

Job Details: Network Security Location:Warwick/Wokingham(Hybrid) Technical background with experience in solution delivery including SDLC, security tools and technologies, and Agile framework. Provide training and guidance to staff members on network security best practices Maintain accurate documentation of network security configurations, processes, and procedures. Minimum 5 years’ Experience as a … Security consultant, Security Architect or equivalent. Added Advantage - Hold any Certification like Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, F5, CompTIA, Zscaler, Azure, AWS, CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, ITIL etc. More ❯

Contract Role – Security Tech PM/Security Consultant (Banking/FS) – London/Manchester/Hybrid – 12 months – Inside IR35 Role Overview: Job Title: Security Tech PM/Security Consultant (Banking/FS) Location: London/Manchester/Hybrid (hybrid: 2 days in office) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Sector: Banking Good understanding of Cyber … Security Standards and compliance needs and including Network Security, Identity & Access Management, Data Security, and Cyber Governance Strong and experienced professional able to derive and drive the remediation activities (with minimum guidance from CISO) for a complex technology divestment process Strong stakeholder management skills able to engage with key stakeholders including, coordinating with RTB and CTB More ❯

Rate: £500 - £600 Lenghth: Initial 6 months, scope for extension Must have Active MOD DV Clearance In this role, you'll be: Providing the Secure by Design risk and security assurance function within MOD as part of a managed service. Have an excellent understanding of risk management and assessment principles and frameworks, such as ISO27005 and the NIST Cyber … Security Framework. Produce informative and succinct reporting that clearly articulates any identified vulnerabilities, associated risks, controls and risk treatment activity. Facilitate security and risk workshops with the various Authority departments, to align with wider customer transformational Security and risk management outcomes. Provide accurate and pragmatic remediation/risk management guidance/advice in balance with Business objectives … agile delivery environment. Exceptional team working ethic and interpersonal skills. Have a good understanding of modern IT technologies and services, such as Cloud Computing, AI (ISO42001), Mobile Computing, IT Security, Infrastructure technologies, Zero Trust, Data at Rest/In Transit Cryptography, Cross Domain Solutions and demonstrate an understanding of security architecture both physical and cloud (be able to More ❯

Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced, hands on Senior Information Security Analyst to support both their technical security work and governance, risk and compliance (GRC). You will assess risks, review supplier and project security, respond to security questionnaires and tenders, support incident investigations, and help maintain compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO … DSPT and GDPR. Responsibilities Conduct risk assessments for systems, projects and third parties; document findings and remediation. Review and respond to supplier/security questionnaires and tender submissions. Support vulnerability and patch management; interpret scans and prioritise fixes. Advise IT teams on alerts, incidents and security configuration (M365/Azure/Defender/DLP/Conditional Access). … Maintain risk register and track remediation actions from audits or incidents. Support compliance activities (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, DSPT) and contribute to policy updates. Provide clear security advice to projects and senior stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in information security, with a blend of technical and GRC responsibilities. Strong understanding of cloud and More ❯

Webex & Meetings Engineer + 500 to 600 per day + 6-12 month contract + Hybrid working in UK + SC Cleared role We're seeking a Unified Communications & Network Support Engineer to deliver secure, high-quality collaboration and networking support across classified defence networks. You'll manage Cisco, Microsoft, and AV systems, ensuring resilient communication solutions that meet … stringent security and operational standards. Key Responsibilities Deliver secure IT, AV, and Cisco networking support across classified environments. Administer and maintain collaboration platforms including Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Skype for Business . Support and configure AV systems such as Cisco P60, Crestron, and Polycom within secure meeting and operational spaces. Manage identity and authentication services via Active Directory … disruption and full compliance with defence standards. Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational procedures aligned with MOD/Defence Information Assurance frameworks. Troubleshoot complex UC/network issues, working closely with infrastructure, security, and operations teams. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience supporting secure IT and Unified Communications environments (Defence, Government, or similarly regulated sectors). More ❯

Webex & Meetings Engineer + £500 to £600 per day + 6-12 month contract + Hybrid working in UK + SC Cleared role We're seeking a Unified Communications & Network Support Engineer to deliver secure, high-quality collaboration and networking support across classified defence networks. You'll manage Cisco, Microsoft, and AV systems, ensuring resilient communication solutions that meet … stringent security and operational standards. Key Responsibilities Deliver secure IT, AV, and Cisco networking support across classified environments. Administer and maintain collaboration platforms including Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Skype for Business . Support and configure AV systems such as Cisco P60, Crestron, and Polycom within secure meeting and operational spaces. Manage identity and authentication services via Active Directory … disruption and full compliance with defence standards. Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational procedures aligned with MOD/Defence Information Assurance frameworks. Troubleshoot complex UC/network issues, working closely with infrastructure, security, and operations teams. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience supporting secure IT and Unified Communications environments (Defence, Government, or similarly regulated sectors). More ❯

Job Description: Position: Lead Administrator(Cisco ACI Admin) Job Location/Mode: Hybrid (Warwick/Wokingham), Any of one location. Required Skills: Proven experience in enterprise network design and operations. Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies. Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar platforms. Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments. … Understanding of network security principles and tools. Added Advantage - Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer, AWS Networking Specialty). Excellent communication and leadership skills. More ❯

Location: Croydon - Remote Contract Length: Until 30/08/2026 Rate: £600 per day via Umbrella - Inside IR35 Job Summary The IT Project Manager within the Enterprise Information Security (EIS) PMO will lead, oversee, and ensure the successful delivery of one or multiple projects, which may be standalone or part of a wider programme. The role is accountable … resource-constrained environments. Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and execution capabilities. Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Desired Skills & Experience Previous experience in Information Security, including areas such as Network Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Cyber Threat Detection, Monitoring, and Response. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) preferred but not essential. Advanced degree More ❯

success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The Role: The Network & Security Services team plays a key role in the provision of services throughout the University. The team is responsible for the wired and wireless networks, data centre management … telephony services and technical data network security. The role holder will work within the team on the operation and administration of wireless, voice, data network services and firewalls for the University. Specifically, the role holder will be required to serve as a point of reference for others in the areas of wireless networking, DNS/DHCP and firewall … ensure continuity of services across the University. Additionally, the role holder will work with both internal customers and external service providers to ensure that the wireless, voice, and data network services remain responsive and continue to meet the Universitys expectations. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for More ❯

is looking for a proactive Floorwalker to join the team on a contract basis, providing on-site support to end users and ensuring seamless operation of devices, applications, and network configurations. Key Responsibilities: Provide floorwalking support to users, resolving issues proactively and offering guidance on Windows 11 functionality and features. Support and troubleshoot the latest Microsoft applications, including M365 … suite. Perform firewall configuration and ensure security settings are correctly applied. Configure, install, and troubleshoot printers and related peripherals. Act as a visible point of contact on the floor, delivering excellent customer service and resolving incidents quickly and efficiently. Escalate complex technical issues where necessary and work closely with support teams to ensure timely resolution. Deliver user education and … Desktop Support or similar user-facing IT role. Strong knowledge of Windows 11 setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications. Experience with firewall configuration and network security fundamentals. Strong background in printer deployment and configuration . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive, customer-centric mindset. Ability to work both independently and as More ❯

Your new company Working for a global infrastructure company Your new role We are partnering with a global infrastructure organisation seeking 3 experienced Delivery Managers to lead high-impact Security and Cyber Data Recovery projects. These roles are critical to ensuring robust recovery strategies and secure infrastructure resilience following cyber incidents. What you'll need to succeed Cross-Platform … Multi-Site Recovery Operations: Experience in coordinating and executing system recovery across multiple geographic locations, ensuring consistency and minimal downtime. Firewall Team Liaison: Skilled in engaging with firewall and network security teams, especially in high-pressure environments such as large-scale cyber breaches, to ensure secure and timely recovery. System Hardening: Hands-on experience running and validating hardening … scripts to reinforce system security post-recovery. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment More ❯