17 of 17 Contract Security Operations Jobs in the South East

Senior IT Security Officer - Birmingham - Contract - Hybrid Up to £550/day - Inside IR35 3 days per week required on site with hybrid working in place Senior IT security Officer required for a leading customer based in Central Birmingham. The Senior IT Security Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of security controls … to improve overall security within the IT function. Threat mitigation and protection of systems and internal data will be the core responsibility of this position. Key Skills and Responsibilities: Oversee security operations, implementing tools and processes to enhance proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management. Maintain security processes, handle support requests, and investigate breaches … as required. Monitor external security environments, identify emerging threats, and communicate findings to leadership when necessary Plan and coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, providing expert advice on tools and techniques. Support risk assessments, recommend mitigations, and ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Drive improvements within the external Security Operations Centre and act as an More ❯

IT Security Operations Engineer - London Up to £550 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term A leading construction engineering business is seeking an SecOps Engineer to their team. They are a well-established business about to enter considerable operational change making it an exciting time to join and be a part of their journey. This role … carries responsibility for ensuring collaboration between Information Security and the IT Ops team, you'll ensure the implementation of technical security controls supporting risk mitigation and contributing to the continual improvement of the business's security composure. Responsibilities: * Provide expertise on application, network and infrastructure security * Monitor security solutions including SIEM, threat detection and data … security, endpoint protection, network analytics for alerts * Provide documentation for technical standards to meet corporate security policies/industry best practice * Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture and apply appropriate remediation * Ensure appropriate technical measures are in place to comply with regulations/legislations * Conduct vulnerability scanning, analysis and remediation * Patch management * Identify root More ❯

Job Title: Security Consulting Lead Location: Remote Type of employment: 06 months contract Active ready to transfer SC Clearance Required Responsibilities: As a Security Lead, you will be responsible for: Leading the effort and teams to enable development and implementation of proprietary and innovative security solutions. Assess, manage, and ensure compliance to risk-reducing behaviours and processes. … perform. Responsible for team decisions. Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. Advanced proficiency in Security Capability Current State Assessment is required. Advanced level of proficiency in Security Metrics Development is recommended. Security Strategy & Planning, Security Planning, and Security Compliance Assessment … skills are suggested at an advanced proficiency level. Develop and implement security strategies to enhance risk management processes Lead security compliance assessments and provide recommendations for improvement Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security solutions meet client requirements Conduct security capability current state assessments and provide actionable insights for enhancement Stay updated on industry trends More ❯

Security Analyst – 5-week Contract – Fully Remote My Customer is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Security Analyst to join their growing cybersecurity function. This role acts as the critical bridge between the SOC (Security Operations Centre) team and the wider management group — ensuring that security incidents are not only investigated and remediated effectively but … also translated into actionable insights and long-term improvements across the business. Skills required from the Security Analyst: Proven experience in a Security Analyst , Incident Response , or SOC environment (2nd line or similar). Strong hands-on experience in threat investigation, log analysis, and remediation . Good understanding of common security frameworks and practices (e.g., MITRE ATT … CK, NIST, ISO 27001). Familiarity with a range of security tools and platforms – experience with Microsoft Sentinel is desirable but not essential. Excellent communication skills – able to liaise confidently between technical and non-technical teams. A consultative mindset with the ability to translate technical findings into meaningful business recommendations. Key Responsibilities from the Security Analyst: Act as 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 are integrated into network architecture and More ❯

day per week minimum *Tuesday* 4C are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Technical Lead, to lead and manage our Infrastructure projects team, focusing on specific security remediation workstreams across our enterprise systems and shared infrastructure services. You will act as the primary technical lead and solutions architect for these workstreams ensuring scalable, secure and resilient … solutions that align with organisational objectives. This role will be within the infrastructure projects team and act as the technical lead for all security/vulnerability remediation activities of the current Windows endpoint and server estate, with an initial focus of Cyber Essentials compliance. The role will also be responsible for the allocation and management of tasks/work … packages for a team of Senior System Analysis who will also be focused on security/vulnerability remediation activities of the current Windows estate. The overall objective is to assist with security/venerability patching, applications packaging other areas of support for the University’s estate of approximately 4,500 Windows 11 devices, plus the University’s current More ❯

secure and efficient services that directly impact staff and student experience. This role will be within the infrastructure projects team and be directly responsible for undertaking a range of security/vulnerability remediation activities of the current Windows endpoint and server estate, with an initial focus of Cyber Essentials compliance. Candidates may also be expected to provide general support … activities for the current Windows estate and related on-going Windows infrastructure maintenance tasks. The overall objective is to assist with security/venerability patching, applications packaging other areas of support for the University’s estate of approximately 4,500 Windows 11 devices, plus the University’s current Windows server estates. The initial engagement is for a fix term … part of a team Excellent communication, engagement, proactive, positive, can-do attitude Strong experience with MS Active Directory, SCCM, Intune AD Group Policy configuration and troubleshooting Solid understanding of security requirements for Windows endpoints/applications to meet Cyber Essentials compliance Specific experience of conducting security/vulnerability patching and remediation at scale Application packaging/deployment via More ❯

SOC Level 3 Analyst Location: Crawley (Hybrid) Department: Information Systems Type: Contract | Full-time Outside IR35 About the Role My client is seeking an experienced Incident Response (CSIRT)/Security Operations Centre (SOC) Level 3 Analyst to join their Information Systems directorate, based in Crawley. In this critical role, you'll respond to high-severity cyber incidents and … escalated security events, leveraging your technical expertise, analytical mindset, and industry-standard tools to contain, eradicate, and recover from cyber threats. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding my client's network systems, operational technology, and customer data from emerging and sophisticated cyber risks. Key Responsibilities As a senior member of the Security Operations team, you will … and OT environments to identify and eliminate hidden threats. Develop and enhance SOC policies, playbooks, and incident response processes to align with industry best practices. Collaborate with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and internal teams to ensure complete log source integration and effective alert correlation across cloud and on-prem environments. Support and develop the organisation's SOAR More ❯

Infrastructure Security Engineer- Spanish speaking We are currently recruiting for a Infrastructure Security Engineer on a 6 month initial contract. Hybrid basis (2-3 days) They are looking for a candidate to take responsibility for leading, guiding, supporting and delivering secure architectural design for the group cyber security maturity programme. They are also looking for a candidate … who is able to provide advice and recommendations for the programme. Key Skills Support the integration of new cyber security technologies that meets the next generation threats and can be adopted by the group globally You will be required to travel to the local sites, data centre or multiple offices location in order to complete your tasks for off … the network countries. Support global cyber security team to ensure open Continuous Security Improvement Programme (CSIP's) are managed effectively up to closure Information Security Management System (Infrastructure Security Operations). Azure cloud infrastructure and configuration. System Centre Configuration Manager, Operations Manager and Virtual Machine Manager. Microsoft Exchange online Azure and on-premises Active More ❯

IT Cyber Security Analyst Ref: YC46941 A highly successful IT and telecommunications services company is currently recruiting an IT Cyber Security Analyst (Threat Intelligence Analyst) to work at their clients site in London. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, analysing, and communicating cyber threats to support proactive defence strategies. The ideal candidate should have expertise … in threat intelligence analysis, collaboration across teams, familiarity with security tools, and strong analytical skills. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, Working holiday, Graduate (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship, WORK TYPE: office-based VISA SUPPORT: No TYPE: 6 months rolling contract, full-time WORKING HOURS: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 SALARY: up … to £54k, depending on experience START: Nov-Dec 2025 LOCATION: London (office-based) Cyber Security Analyst Main Responsibilities: Monitor and analyse the global threat landscape to identify emerging risks, adversary tactics, and trends relevant to the organization's business and technology environment Collaborate with Red Team, Blue Team, and Penetration Testing teams to integrate threat intelligence into testing scenarios More ❯

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst (Contract) Contract Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35) Shift Pattern (Day/Night) Location: Andover, Hampshire Security Clearance: ** Current valid SC clearance required ** Eligibility: ** UK eyes only ** About the Role: This is a brilliant opportunity to join our growing team at CND. We are looking for an experienced Security Analyst. This role offers a … great shift pattern, ensuring you regularly have 5 days off and at least 2 weekends off per month. Key Responsibilities: Deliver excellent and thorough security analysis, taking SIEM output and actioning it accordingly. Push for improvements across the overall monitoring capability. Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, with varying levels of technical understanding. Be flexible on location; some … of our clients will need provision on site, balanced to ensure your wellbeing. Suggest ideas for improving CND’s own internal security posture. Be proactive with client requirements, offering guidance and input to highly technical challenges. Essential Skills: Experience working with SIEM tools such as ArcSight, Splunk, LogRhythm, or AlienVault. Understanding of how to get the best from available More ❯

tasks will include: Strong ServiceNow technical expertise on TSOM implementation projects. In-depth technical experience on ServiceNow ITSM and other common modules -eg- TSOM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, GRC, SecOps + custom applications. Leading the design, development + implementation of ServiceNow solutions. Proven expertise in ServiceNow integrations including: REST, SOAP, APIs, MID Servers. Designing, developing + implementing CMDB and Discovery. More ❯

Our client is seeking an experienced Associate Security Analyst to join their Cyber Defence team. This is a hands-on role where you will investigate and respond to cyber security incidents that could impact critical systems and services across the UK. You will play a key part in identifying threats, supporting incident response, and helping to continually improve … involves mentoring apprentice analysts and joining an out-of-hours on-call rota to ensure 24/7 coverage of potential cyber incidents. Key Responsibilities Investigate and triage cyber security alerts and user reports. Analyse systems, files, network traffic, and cloud environments to determine the extent of incidents. Support technical responses to incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery. Contribute … to post-incident reviews and develop lessons learned. Create and improve incident response playbooks and knowledge base articles. Work closely with wider Cyber Defence functions to strengthen security operations. Act as an escalation point for apprentice security analysts, providing coaching, mentoring, and line management. What We’re Looking For 2-3 years’ experience investigating and responding to cyber More ❯

Outside IR35) ServiceNow Architect needed for a 6 Month Contract. TSOM (Telecom Service & Operations Management) project experience with ITSM i.e other modules (TSOM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, GRC, SecOps). A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy on a ServiceNow project for an external client. Hybrid working - working 2-3 days/week remotely from home (WFH … tasks will include: Experienced needed TSOM (Telecom Service & Operations Management) implementation project to Lead the design and implementation of ServiceNow modules, including ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, GRC, SecOps and custom applications. Strong experience ServiceNow ITSM and other modules i.e (TSOM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, GRC, SecOps). Experience designing and implementing CMDB and Discovery. Proven expertise in ServiceNow … efficient ServiceNow solutions. Serve as the technical authority on ServiceNow architecture, design, and best practices and define and drive the overall platform Strategy, Roadmap and Governance. Ensure platform scalability, security, performance, and integrations with other enterprise systems. Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM processes and best practices. Excellent problem-solving More ❯

dependencies. You will be the assurance voice, ensuring that all technology and data decisions align with the long-term enterprise strategy for one of the UK's most critical security operations. This is not just about documentation; it's about leading change and mitigating risk. They require candidates to hold an active SC Clearance. Main Responsibilities: Directly contribute to … stakeholders to ensure all major business, technology, and data decisions are fully aligned with the overarching Enterprise Architecture strategy. Champion and apply best-practice principles for solution and data security (OWASP, NCSC, GDPR) at every stage of the delivery lifecycle. Required Skills: Active SC Security Clearance is a strict necessity, coupled with extensive, hands-on experience in a … strong Defence/Security background. Expert-level command of Sparx Enterprise Architect (Sparx EA) for modelling, including administrative knowledge of Prolaborate and Pro Cloud Server. Deep practical experience applying formal Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman. A proven track record of successfully guiding client organisations on technology, data reuse, sustainability, and scalability to reduce long-term risk More ❯

stakeholders Managing end-to-end technology transformation life-cycles Navigating government commercial frameworks and procurement processes Understanding and managing dependencies across operational support and outsourcing Applying modern practices (DevOps, SecOps, Agile) to legacy system modernisation Essential Experience Technical Proven experience leading cloud modernisation projects (on-premise to public cloud) Strong understanding of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) Experience with legacy … technologies: VMware, Hyper-V, Oracle Knowledge of software development lifecycle, DevOps, and SecOps Understanding of AI and coding assistants in modern development Strategic & Leadership End-to-end technology and digital service modernisation experience Evidence of presenting and communicating at ministerial/Director/CXO level Understanding of complex technology ecosystems and inter-dependencies Experience shaping and leading transformation programmes Knowledge More ❯

ServiceNow Architect 6 Month Contract Newbury/Reading (Hybrid) £550/day (Outside IR35) ServiceNow Architect needed with strong TSOM (Telecoms Service Operations Management) design + implementation experience. 6 Month Contract. A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy on a ServiceNow project for an external client. Start ASAP ideally in November 2025. Hybrid Working - with … + tasks will include: ServiceNow Architect with TSOM (Telecoms Service Operations Management) implementation projects. Design + implementation of ServiceNow modules including: TSOM, ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, GRC, SecOps + custom applications. Designing + implementing CMDB and Discovery. Proven expertise in ServiceNow integrations involving: REST, SOAP, APIs, and MID Servers. ServiceNow scripting (JavaScript, Glide, Flow Designer) and ServiceNow data … + effective ServiceNow solutions. Acting as the technical authority on ServiceNow architecture, design and best practice, including defining/driving platform strategy, roadmaps + governance. Ensuring ServiceNow platform scalability, security, performance + integration with other enterprise systems. More ❯