15 of 15 Contract Security Specialist Jobs in the UK

Security Assurance Specialist - Manchester We are looking for an Security Assurance Specialist for a client of ours who are a major player behind the smart meter rollout in the UK, building secure infrastructure to support the mass rollout of smart meters across the country. The role is responsible for working with project teams, including architects, analysts … technical designers and business users to ensure that projects are delivered securely, protecting customer, company and employee data and ensuring compliance with the Information Security policies and standards. Responsibilities: Provide end to end engagement on a wide range of business projects, ensuring security is built in and customer, company, and employee data is protected. Liaise with the Security Architects and wider team to provide technical requirements to ensure projects deliver secure solutions Work with the Security Business Partners to scope, arrange and support penetration testing and vulnerability testing and track remediation to a close Articulate risk in technical and non-technical terminology so that it can be interpreted by Information Technology and business individuals Skills: Recognised More ❯

Information Assurance & Cyber Security Specialist - Inside IR35 Must Have SC Clearance Contract: 01/11/2025 - 30/04/2026 Location: On-site with flexibility | Security Clearance: SIFA Level 5 Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Information Assurance & Cyber Security Specialist to support critical HMG … and Defence-related projects. This role requires deep expertise in system security, risk management, and accreditation, alongside strong collaboration skills to work with both client stakeholders and delivery partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding sensitive systems, ensuring compliance with HMG policies, and managing the accreditation lifecycle, while supporting operational priorities and security governance … activities. Key Responsibilities Lead on HMG systems, information, and security risk management , providing expert accreditation and assurance. Conduct Information Assurance risk assessments and complete Privacy & Regulatory Impact Assessments . Provide security accreditation, waivers, and go-live approvals in line with delegated authority and client risk appetite. Deliver monthly IA risk and issue briefings to Senior Leadership Team (SLT More ❯

Cyber Security HR Specialist Contract Duration: Until March 2026, Initially Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 days in-office) Job Type: Contract, inside IR35 We are seeking a Cyber Security HR Specialist to support the development and retention of top-tier cyber talent, aligning workforce planning with strategic security objectives . This role requires a proactive individual … who understands the nuances of technical talent acquisition, capability building, and organisational change within a security context. Day-to-day of the role: Partner with cyber security leadership to define workforce needs across threat intelligence, governance, engineering, and operations. Develop and implement talent strategies to attract, retain, and grow cyber professionals. Support skills gap analysis and capability mapping … to HR business partners and hiring managers on market trends, compensation, and candidate experience. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in HR or talent acquisition within a technology or cyber security environment. Strong understanding of cyber security roles, skills, and career pathways. Ability to translate technical requirements into effective hiring and development strategies. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. More ❯

Security Control Assessment - Security Control Testing - IT Audit - 3 month contract + (Umbrella engagement only) Due to additional demand, I have an immediate contract role for an experienced Security Controls Assessment Specialist to join a busy Fintech client. This is part of an ongoing programme and extensions on the original contract are anticipated. You will develop … and execute security control testing to assess how effectively technical and procedural security controls are functioning. You will be ensuring results are reliable, repeatable, and meet regulatory and industry benchmarks. Working within an agile environment, you'll engage with multiple stakeholders to support continuous improvement of the control testing programme. I am therefore keen to speak with candidates … who have: A proven background in Security Control Assesment & Testing/IT Audit for large corporate clients. Big 4 accounting experience preferred. Professional certifications in CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent would be preferred Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS, COBIT Strong skills in security control tools like More ❯

Security Control Assessment - Security Control Testing - IT Audit - 3 month contract + (Umbrella engagement only) Due to additional demand, I have an immediate contract role for an experienced Security Controls Assessment Specialist to join a busy Fintech client. This is part of an ongoing programme and extensions on the original contract are anticipated click apply for More ❯

Cyber Specialist 6 Month Contract Hybrid - Brighton (1x p/week) (Apply online only)/day Inside IR35 Harvey Nash are working with a large Government Agency who are looking for multiple Cyber Security Specialists to support on an initial 6 month contract basis. This is a crucial role following an extensive Cyber Security Audit, with plenty … of work to support on. We're looking for well-rounded Cyber Specialists with proven expertise within the Microsoft Ecosystem, including Azure Sentinel & Active Directory. Contract Details: Cyber Specialist 6 Months - extensions likely Hybrid - 1x per week in Brighton ASAP Start - as soon as Monday 13th October. (Apply online only)/day Inside IR35 Please note - you must be More ❯

Cyber Specialist 6 Month Contract | Hybrid - Brighton (1x p/week) | £(Apply online only)/day Inside IR35 Harvey Nash are working with a large Government Agency who are looking for multiple Cyber Security Specialists to support on an initial 6 month contract basis. This is a crucial role following an extensive Cyber Security Audit, with plenty … of work to support on. We're looking for well-rounded Cyber Specialists with proven expertise within the Microsoft Ecosystem, including Azure Sentinel & Active Directory. Contract Details: Cyber Specialist 6 Months - extensions likely Hybrid - 1x per week in Brighton ASAP Start - as soon as Monday 13th October. £(Apply online only)/day Inside IR35 Please note - you must be More ❯

Principal Cyber Security & Infrastructure Specialist £51,473 – £57,575 | 6-month fixed term | Hybrid with flexibility Are you a seasoned cyber security professional looking for your next challenge? This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking public sector organisation as they modernise their digital infrastructure and strengthen their security posture. You'll be stepping … Working within a stimulating, dynamic environment, you'll help shape the future of how this organisation protects and serves its stakeholders. What you'll be doing Lead operational cyber security initiatives across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments Architect and implement secure, modern infrastructure solutions Act as the go-to security advisor, providing strategic guidance to stakeholders Serve … as the trusted escalation point for complex security challenges Drive vendor relationships, working with suppliers and contractors Mentor and influence colleagues, fostering a security-first culture across the organisation What you bring to the role Strong technical knowledge in cyber security and infrastructure (cloud and on-prem). Experience working independently to solve complex technical problems. Confidence More ❯

Description: Scope of Work: The Security Assurance Co-ordinator (specialist) will be responsible for delivering the following outcomes and deliverables Outcomes: Deliver an advisory specialist service to the project delivery function. Purpose: Assess the [assignment] project security posture, through the phases of project delivery and articulate the remediation activity via production of the Secure-By-Design … self-assessment tracker. For each project, main activities for the co-ordinator, collaborating with technical and security, will include the following: 1) Commence the registration of the Project to adopt Secure by Design 2) Capture business objectives and user needs 3) Ensure security is captured in the business case. Ensuring cyber security is captured in the business … case, will enable further resources to be identified. 4) Update the Secure by Design Self-Assessment Tracker 5) Source evidence to support the security position and statements for the project 6) Track secure by design confidence profile to ensure cyber security remains integral as the service evolves. 7) Ensure specific security roles and responsibilities are assigned More ❯

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Security Assurance Co-Ordinator for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - Milton Keynes About the role: You will be responsible for assessing the project security posture, through the phases of project delivery and articulate the remediation activity … via production of the Secure-By-Design self-assessment tracker. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and have a strong background in delivery Security Assurance support, with the following skills and experience: Experience of producing Secure-By-Design assessments (Risk Assessment Papers, Risk Treatment Plan, Risk Business Case & Security Management Plan). Experience of implementing vulnerability … management processes. Experience of security assurance and the measurement of controls. Experience in risk and threat modelling within a high-threat government environment. More ❯

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Security Assurance Co-Ordinator for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - Milton Keynes About the role: You will be responsible for assessing the project security posture, through the phases of project delivery and articulate the remediation activity … via production of the Secure-By-Design self-assessment tracker. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and have a strong background in delivery Security Assurance support, with the following skills and experience: Experience of producing Secure-By-Design assessments (Risk Assessment Papers, Risk Treatment Plan, Risk Business Case & Security Management Plan). Experience of implementing vulnerability … management processes. Experience of security assurance and the measurement of controls. Experience in risk and threat modelling within a high-threat government environment. More ❯

We are looking to recruit an experienced Microsoft Cyber Security Analyst who has a wealth of practical experience Sentinel, Defender and SOAR Automation with a good understanding of applying Cyber Security tools in a Microsoft based Cloud infrastructure. On this contract you will be a key member of the team responsible for securing our clients digital infrastructure. As … the Microsoft Cyber Security Analyst you will responsible for the implementation, configuration and optimisation of Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender and SOAR Playbook automation and deployment. You will also need to be proficient in the use of KQL. In this role you will be the Microsoft Cyber Security SME and will be key to creating a secure Azure based … Cloud infrastructure. You will be working as part of a open and friendly Infrastructure and Security team and will be in a role that will add real value to the organisation, making a real difference. This is a hybrid role inside IR35 requiring 1 -2 days per week at our clients office in West Sussex. Eligo Recruitment is acting More ❯

We are looking to recruit an experienced Microsoft Cyber Security Analyst who has a wealth of practical experience Sentinel, Defender and SOAR Automation with a good understanding of applying Cyber Security tools in a Microsoft based Cloud infrastructure. On this contract you will be a key member of the team responsible for securing our clients digital infrastructure. As … the Microsoft Cyber Security Analyst you will responsible for the implementation, configuration and optimisation of Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender and SOAR Playbook automation and deployment. You will also need to be proficient in the use of KQL. In this role you will be the Microsoft Cyber Security SME and will be key to creating a secure Azure based … Cloud infrastructure. You will be working as part of a open and friendly Infrastructure and Security team and will be in a role that will add real value to the organisation, making a real difference. This is a hybrid role inside IR35 requiring 1 -2 days per week at our clients office in West Sussex. Eligo Recruitment is acting More ❯

We are looking to recruit an experienced Microsoft Cyber Security Analyst who has a wealth of practical experience Sentinel, Defender and SOAR Automation with a good understanding of applying Cyber Security tools in a Microsoft based Cloud infrastructure. On this contract you will be a key member of the team responsible for securing our clients digital infrastructure. As … the Microsoft Cyber Security Analyst you will responsible for the implementation, configuration and optimisation of Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender and SOAR Playbook automation and deployment. You will also need to be proficient in the use of KQL. In this role you will be the Microsoft Cyber Security SME and will be key to creating a secure Azure based … Cloud infrastructure. You will be working as part of a open and friendly Infrastructure and Security team and will be in a role that will add real value to the organisation, making a real difference. This is a hybrid role inside IR35 requiring 1 -2 days per week at our clients office in West Sussex. Eligo Recruitment is acting More ❯

We are looking to recruit an experienced Microsoft Cyber Security Analyst who has a wealth of practical experience Sentinel, Defender and SOAR Automation with a good understanding of applying Cyber Security tools in a Microsoft based Cloud infrastructure. On this contract you will be a key member of the team responsible for securing our clients digital infrastructure click More ❯